Session 1 Unit OP1.11- Intro to physical care routines

Intro OP 1.11:

Introduction to
the physical
care of babies
and young
children

Open Ended

As each group acts out their allocated routine- Your job is to

GUESS THE Routine AND YOUR ANSWER HERE!

Identify care needs for babies’ and
young children’s:
• Skin
• Hair
• Teeth
• Nappy Area

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Open Ended

Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank below:

1. The __________ of hair care for babies is to keep their hair clean and free from tangles.

2. It is important to use gentle products that are suitable for a baby's _________.

3. Proper oral hygiene is essential for maintaining healthy ________.

4. Always ensure to clean and sanitise the _________ changing area after each use.

Word Bank: skin, teeth, importance, nappy

Multiple Choice

How many times should a newborn baby's nappy be changed in one day?

• 4 to 6 times a day

• 6 to 8 times a day

• 8 to 10 times a day

• 10 to 12 times a day

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Multiple Choice

Why is it important to keep a baby's skin clean?

•  To prevent infections

• To make them look pretty

• To save money on soap

As soon as the first tooth can be seen
through the gums, it is important to start
cleaning a young child’s teeth, morning
and evening.

Using a soft toothbrush and natural
toothpaste (without harsh chemicals),
making sure their mouth has been rinsed
properly.

Remember: Never let children
eat toothpaste as too much
fluoride can be harmful to
young children

Multiple Choice

What should be used to clean a baby's teeth?

• Toothpaste for adults

•  soft baby toothbrush

• No need to clean the baby's teeth

Independent Activity- Design a Poster for Parents explaining how to care for babies and young children's teeth.

Use the guidance for Task 1 in your Assignment brief for unit OP1.11 Introduction to physical care routines for babies and young children.
The poster needs to be created by hand. You can use the coloured pens to create a step by step guide for parents on what they should and should not do when caring for their babies teeth.

Once you complete your poster, take a picture of it and upload your copy onto teams. You can scan your image and add it to your assignment as evidence for Task 1- Teeth.

Flip Learning Task (Homework from last week)- Care Routines Read and Remember!

​Reading is the KEY to learning....

1. Read the NW article about why routines are important for babies and young children.

2. Remember the main points, like how routines help children feel safe and learn.

3. After reading the article complete the Microsoft Form multiple choice quiz.

Open Ended

How can we treat babies and young children with sensitivity and respect during physical care routines?

3 / 1 / 2 0 X X

S A M P L E F O O T E R T E X T

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Open Ended

List ways of engaging with babies or young children during physical care routines e.g

Feeding, Bathing, Changing & Playing…

Assignment OP1.11 Task 2 Questions

Q2). Identify what to do if concerned about the well-being (emotional, psychological, and physical) of babies and young children (this can be done as a flow chart)

Q1b). Outline how to safely supervise babies or young children whilst allowing them to explore and develop their skills.

Q1a). Describe how to provide a safe and hygienic environment for babies and young childrenQ