Baby Basics

1.     Keeping a baby happy and providing opportunities to play and learn sets the foundation for _____________.

• cognitive dev

• social dev

• physical dev

• self-esteem dev

1.     From six to nine months of age, babies begin to explore their surroundings even more and improve their _____________.

• gross motor dev

• fine motor dev

• self-identity

• social skills

A baby can drown in less than once inch of water in __________.

• 30 seconds

• 60 seconds

• 90 seconds

• 120 seconds

1.     Water heaters should be set so they do not exceed _____________ to prevent scalding.

• 90°F (32°C)

• 100°F (38°C)

• 110°F (43°C)

• 120°F (49°C)

1.     A bath _____________ is adequate for a baby.

• everyday

• every second day

• two or three times a week

• once a week

Newborn babies should be bathed daily.

• true

• false

1.     To ensure a good fit, you should be able to _____________, between the diaper and the baby’s tummy.

• attach clothing

• insert four fingers

• insert two fingers

• clean the baby

Which of the following is a reason for cutouts in a diaper?

• To let parents know when a diaper needs to be changed

• To avoid irritating the umbilical cord in newborns

• To prevent leaks

• To provide toddlers with easy on and off

1.     It is recommended to dress a baby in _____________ an adult.

• one less layer than

• the same number of layers as

• twice as many layers as

• three times as many layers as

1.     It is important to provide proper _____________ for a newborn while dressing.

• head support

• distractions

• lighting

• elevation