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WorksheetsInfant Feeding and Care Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Baby Leo is 24 hours old. You notice him stirring, turning his head side to side and bringing his hands to his mouth. He is not crying. What type of feeding cue is this?
Late hunger cue
Early hunger cue
Fullness cue
Feeding contraindication
A parent says, “He fed an hour ago, I don’t want to overfeed him.” Baby is calm, alert and showing early feeding cues. Which Baby Friendly principle is most relevant?
Scheduled feeding
Responsive feeding
Feeding to finish the bottle
Avoiding comfort feeds
You observe a breastfeeding dyad. The baby’s body is twisted away from the mother and clicking sounds are heard. Which CHINS element is most clearly affected?
Close
Head free
In line
Sustainable
Why is sustainable positioning important in breastfeeding?
It looks comfortable for staff
It allows feeds to be longer
It reduces pain and supports ongoing feeding
It stops babies feeding too often
Baby Mila is being bottle fed. She is lying flat and the bottle is tipped fully upwards. Milk leaks from her mouth and she briefly splutters. What does this suggest?
Baby is very hungry
Baby is showing fullness cues
Feeding pace may be too fast
This is normal and needs no action
A parent asks you, “Can you tell me exactly how much formula my baby should have?” What is the most appropriate cadet response?
Give the recommended volume
Look it up online and explain
Explain this is outside your role and involve the midwife
Tell them to finish every bottle
A baby is cluster feeding overnight, settles with skin-to-skin, and is alert between feeds. How should this be classified?
Contraindication to feeding
Feeding challenge requiring reassurance
Feeding emergency
Unsafe feeding behaviour
During a feed you notice a baby coughing repeatedly, appearing distressed and struggling to coordinate breathing. What should you do?
Reassure the parent and continue observing
Suggest changing feeding method
Escalate immediately to the midwife
Ask the parent to try again later
A mother asks, “Do you think my baby is tongue-tied?” What is the most appropriate cadet response?
“Yes, it sounds like it.”
“No, lots of babies click.”
“I can’t diagnose, but I can see why you’re concerned and I’ll ask the feeding team.”
“It usually fixes itself.”
If tongue-tie is confirmed by a trained professional, what may happen next?
Feeding must stop
Baby will always need surgery
Referral to a specialist or frenulotomy clinic may be considered
No further support is offered
Which statement best reflects breastfeeding initiation in England?
Fewer than half of women start breastfeeding
Around 6 in 10 women start breastfeeding
Around 8 in 10 women start breastfeeding
Almost all women start breastfeeding
Which statement best reflects breastfeeding continuation at 6–8 weeks in England?
Most women continue breastfeeding
Around half of babies receive some breast milk
Very few women continue breastfeeding
Almost all women stop breastfeeding
How do Oldham’s breastfeeding rates compare to the England average?
Higher than average
About the same
Lower than average
No data available
You are supporting a parent in Oldham who feels judged about feeding. Why is Baby Friendly care especially important locally?
Because feeding advice should be strict
Because breastfeeding rates are already high
Because confidence and continuation are influenced by support
Because parents should be persuaded to breastfeed
Which phrase best reflects Baby Friendly care?
“You should try feeding less often.”
“That’s normal, don’t worry.”
“You’re responding really well to your baby.”
“You need to change how you’re feeding.”
