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Peds Exam 1

Toddler & Preschooler Child Development And Health Promotion pt 1

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SIDS Protective Factors Breastfeeding Pacifier use at naps and bedtime Back to sleep at naps and bedtime Room share, don’t bed share: separate sleeping surface for 6 mo Safe sleeping environment
ABC of safe sleep Alone, Back, Crib
safe sleep environment Supine position- ‘back to sleep” Firm, non-inclined sleep surface Room sharing without bed sharing Avoid soft bedding and overheating No toys in crib/bassinet
bundle baby under their neck until they can roll
Healthy People 2030 Safe Sleep Increase the proportion of infants who are put down to sleep on their backs
Common Developmental Concerns
Infancy Separation and Stranger Anxiety Colic Thumb sucking, pacifiers, security items Spitting up Teething
early childhood development ages toddlers 1-3 years preschoolers 3-6 years so there is some overlap
toddlers age 1-3 years
toddlers want to be independent
toddlers anterior fontanel closes 12-18 months, diamond on top of their head
physical growth - toddlers physical growth Slower but steady increase in height and weight
by 2, toddlers are half of their adult
toddlers weight 4x their birth weight at 30 months 3x at 12 months 2x at 4-5 months
at 3, head is more proportioned to body
at 1 year, head is equal to chest
at 2 years, head is bigger than chest
toddlers have a pot belly look trunk heavy with bowed legs, growing occurs in spurts
physical growth toddlers - sensory changes Visual acuity 20/40- acceptable Depth perception still developing Taste- lack of discrimination- at risk for poisoning
toddler vision binocular vision, should no longer have cross eyes
since depth perception in toddlers is still developing, they are at risk for falls
toddler taste lack of discrimination if we drink something bad, we know it's bad but kids do not
physical growth toddlers - neurological 75% complete brain growth at 2 years, 90% at 3 years Myelinization of spinal cord nearly complete at 2 years
since the brain growth is 90% at 3 years, we stop measuring head circumference at 3
Myelinization of spinal cord nearly complete at 2 years which means kids now have control over their rectal and urinary sphincters so can start potty training
physical growth toddlers - improved immunity because they are being exposed to more at daycare
physical growth toddlers - respiratory Tongue, tonsils and adenoids large Eustachian tubes short and straight
Tongue, tonsils and adenoids large in toddlers because developing more alveoli
Eustachian tubes short and straight so toddlers are prone to ear infections
physical growth toddlers - cardiovascular HR decreased, BP increases Blood vessels easily compressed when palpated
since blood vessels easily compressed when palpated, you must use light touch for pulse
what age is primary dentition (full set of teeth) complete by 30 months
physical growth toddlers - GI Enlarging stomach size Slowed growth requirements reduce intake so don't need as many calories Voluntary control of elimination so potty train
physical growth toddlers - GU Bladder capacity increases Control of urethral sphincter Short urethra = inc risk of UTI
gross motor skills at 15 months Takes a few steps alone
fine motor skills at 15 months Feeds self finger foods (pincer grab)
gross motor skills at 18 months Walks independently Climbs on and off furniture Climbs stairs with help Seats self in a chair
fine motor skills at 18 months Scribbles Tries to use a spoon Throws a ball Stacks 3–4 blocks
gross motor skills at 24 months Runs Kicks a ball Walks up and down stairs with help
fine motor skills at 24 months Eats with a spoon Stacks 6–7 blocks STARTS to turn doorknobs, unscrew lids Points to named pictures and objects
gross motor skills at 30 months Jumps off the ground with both feet
fine motor skills at 30 months CAN turn knobs Turns book pages one at a time Takes off some clothing
gross motor skills at 36 months Pedals a tricycle Climbs well, runs easily Bends over without falling
fine motor skills at 36 months Uses a fork Strings items together Puts on some clothes by self Copies a circle
anticipatory education with rolling when rolling, don't leave unattended on changing table
Cognitive Development
Toddler Piaget-Sensorimotor transitions to Preoperational around 2 yrs and goes until 7yrs Object permanence fully developed Have memories that relate to them Unable to understand other viewpoints- Egocentric Mental representation (18-24mo) Reading daily
since toddlers are egocentric, they don't want to share but it is normal
Mental representation (18-24mo) don't see something but remember it and use another object to mimic it
reading daily AND having normal conversations!
language development for toddler Comprehension (receptive language) out-paces communication (expressive language)
12 months language milestone understands “no”, imitates gestures (waving goodbye)
15 months language milestone uses finger to point, follows command with gesture
18 months language milestone > 3 words other than “mama,” “dada”, most 10-15 words, follows command without gesture
if 18 months and doesn't know name or follow commands without gesture, then autism
24 months language milestone 2-word sentence
2-word sentences is "me up" telegraphic speech - cutting out necessary words
echolalia resolves by age 3 repeat over and over again something they heard someone else say
30 months language milestone 50 words
36 months language milestone understood by most people outside family
it is important to do what during language development parental reading and talking aloud
Body Image Exploration away from caregivers Begin naming body parts Unclear body boundaries
Unclear body boundaries as toddler so pooping can be difficult and cause them stress
Gender Identity Aware of their gender and expected set of behaviors comes from their environment, based on clothing/toys
Psychosocial Development — Toddler Toddler (1–3 yr): Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
autonomy I can do it myself — let me choose. "me do"
Shame & Doubt Assertiveness considered unacceptable = I doubt myself; my efforts are wrong.
what to do when toddlers are in autonomy vs shame and doubt give them choices but not yes or no choices praise attempts not just results
Psychosocial Development
Toddler Increasing independence & self-control Learning socially acceptable behaviors & language Individuation/separation allows for emerging sense of others Transitional/security objects- helps with stress  Temperament
parents are correcting and teaching toddlers which is how they have and learn... Increasing independence & self-control Learning socially acceptable behaviors & language
stranger anxiety - early toddler Peaks 15-18 months Resolves ~ 30 months and by 3 because daycare starts
Individuation/separation allows for emerging sense of others which leads to building peer relationships and they begin to play with others
Transitional/security objects Favorite toy, blanket - beneficial in hospital!! Helps to self- soothe, dev autonomy
temperament is inherited
psychosocial development toddlers - Ritualism and Negativism Transitional objects for security, LOVE routine and rituals
difficult thing with toddlers is you can not reason with them! keep them safe, stay in the area but ignore (extinction)
psychosocial development toddlers - temper tantrums totally normal!! it is their inability to control environment
sibling rivalry during toddler age jealous of sibling
toddler regression NORMAL to regress, educate to just ignore!
Sociocultural Influences on the Toddler Four forces shaping growth, nutrition and daily routines — assess every one
Homelessness and poverty affecting toddler Food insecurity and unstable housing Missed well-child visits and immunizations
Food customs affecting toddler Which foods are offered, and when Shapes intake and growth patterns
Family values affecting toddler Who makes health decisions Expectations for discipline and independence
Culture affecting toddler Beliefs about illness and treatment Language and health literacy needs **get interpreter
Moral Development
Toddler Egocentric- unable to see things from other’s perspective, can only see from their perspective
moral development in toddler: punishment and obedience Believe good behavior is rewarded and bad behavior is punished, comes with consistency!!
toddler play is parallel play
parallel play is when 2 children play alongside each other but never play together
activities for toddler KNOW: fill and empty containers, play with blocks, books, push-pull toys, tossing balls, finger paints, large-piece puzzles, thick crayons, outdoor and physical play
Health Promotion and Common Concerns
Toddler Nutrition Sleep and Activity Dental health- see infancy section Appropriate Discipline Toilet training Temper Tantrums Injury prevention
toddlers establish lifelong eating habits by what age 3
what kind of eaters are toddlers picky eaters
toddlers experience physiological anorexia
a typical spaced out diet for a day for a toddler 3 meals and 2 snacks- smaller portions
what should toddlers be eating Well balanced fruits, veggies, whole grains Like finger foods, different colors and shapes Easy to chew and swallow, avoid hard, round foods
ritualism toddlers like the same foods (food jag), cup and plate
what should you not do with toddlers and food use food as a reward
children should be watched eating mastication is still developing make sure they're eating in a chair and not running choking is silent!!
Healthy People 2030 - Nutrition Reduce the proportion of children and adolescents aged 2–19 years who have higher weight
sleep for toddlers Bedtime resistance Frequent night waking Nightmares Encourage bedtime routine!!!! Night light since they're afraid of dark Transitional object
toddlers and safe sleep don't need to worry about that so toddlers can have a blanket or stuffy if that makes them feel better
activity and bedtime for toddlers decreased activity before bed starting at 4mo
toddlers activity high level, risk for obesity, want at least 1hr physical activity a day
toilet training for toddlers - nurse job help parent recognize readiness
what does readiness for potty training look like Awareness Interest in and/or motivation Being dry for at least 2 hours during day Being able to sit, pull pants down, follow directions
tips for toddler potty training master bowel control first and night control last
temper tantrums in toddlers are more likely if hungry and tired
temper tantrums in toddlers are age appropriate lack of self control inability to control their environment and attempt to regain control
what to do if your toddler is having a temper tantrum Remain present- keep safe Ignore behavior Provide ways to express frustration - find something else to be upset with
sibling rivalry in toddlers Keep routine Individual time daily Involve in care of sibling Encourage 1 on 1 time with parent
discipline in toddlers Catching- positive reinforcement Extinction Time out - 2.5-3 years old Physical punishment- inadvisable
Created by: leh195
 

 



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