Infants and toddlers :).................................?

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make a list of foods that should not be given to very young children. then list the kinds of toys and household objects that should be kept out of child's reache :)

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Foods :
Honey ( allergies )
apples ( choking)
hot dogs ( choking )
grapes ( choking )
oranges (choking)
spicy foods ( upset stomach/heartburn )
peanut butter ( allergies )

Household stuff
any cleaners
mini blind cords
electrical outlets
glass
shoes ( they might put them in their mouth, yuck )
knives, forks, scissors, razors
soap or any kind

Toys:
marbles
small legos
anything with small parts, basically
bubbles, sidewalk chalk, jump ropes

that's all I can think of at the moment

Air travel with infant/toddler - help!?

SamieT

I'm going to be the only adult on a 3 hour day flight with my 2 year old and my 6 month old. My 2 year old will have a seat and my 6 month old will be on my lap. Does anyone have travel tips to help me stay sane? Thanks.

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Since your 2-year-old will have a seat, he will also have a carry-on allowance. I usually pack a small backpack full of new items to keep my kids busy on the plane. You can get things like Play-Doh, Matchbox cars, coloring books, sticker books, small magna-doodle toys, story books, etc. Take them out one at a time as he/she seems to be getting bored or antsy. You can also bring a portable DVD player or laptop to play a movie if he or she will wear headphones.

For the baby, I'd recommend bringing a front-carrier so that you can have your hands free to tend to your kids more easily. The baby won't need as many things to be occupied, but you could get some new small stuffed toys or teethers.

Both kids will want to be either sucking on something or drinking something during take-off/ascent and descent/landing, which will help with the pressure on the ears. It can be a cup, a bottle, a pacifier, a sucker, etc.

Bring extra diapers/wipes (more than you think you'll need) and extra changes of clothes too.

Pack some snacks because the airline offerings aren't typically things that kids like. The TSA allows you to bring juice, formula, and milk for kids - enough to get through your travel for the day. You'll have to declare it at security. You can also buy some juice or milk in the airport after you go through.

Bring a stroller for the airport - you can check it at the gate and it will be waiting for you when you get off the plane at your destination.

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what are the most important areas in a classroom setting for infants/toddlers?

Blanca

Dramatic area, art area etc.

Answer
Well, the good thing about infant/toddler daycare rooms is that there doesn't need to be a lot of fuss. Unless you want an unholy mess and 25 kids covered in finger paint, I wouldn't recommend an arts station. Usually, an area with toys is good, an area with tables to eat lunch is good, and a cubby area to hold toys from home, coats, etc. Some places like to break up play areas by the age groups; the daycare I worked at separated the 1 year olds from the 2-3 year olds for lunch and naptime. As long as you have a lot of toys and a playground outside, the kids will pretty much entertain themselves between mealtimes and naptime. :)

what do you think an infant -toddler program should be like?

jada@sbcgl

Answer
Not sure if you are talking about day care or a "Mommy and me" type of program. In either case, you need some short (5-10 minute) activities. Have enough toys that very young toddlers won't have to share. Sharing should be gently encouraged, but not forced. Allow some time for parallel play, where children are near each other but doing different activities. Use a lot of music: all kinds are OK, doesn't have to be just kid songs. Classical music is excellent. Rhythm band instruments are great for toddlers!

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Good toys for Infants or young toddlers?

chic587

I work at a day care center with children
ages 12 months to 18 months.
What are some good toys for a group of children this age.
Ones that do not take batteries.

Thanks for any help!

Answer
I think your doing great by first doing research on the toys. This year I have heard so many toy recalls already and we are not even in the month of December yet. So continue to do research on the toys.

But here's a few I have found that are popular:
* Large building bricks
* Ride-on vehicles
* Push and pull toys - with these two I have seen at Walmart a sturdy wagon type with large, rounded lego type blocks. So the toddler can take the blocks and put in wagon and push it and take them out and put them together and on and on.

infant and toddlers?

Lisa B

need to do a hot topic paper on infants and toddlers,
and suggestions!

Answer
How about toys made in China and the dangers of lead based paint?

It can be really difficult and frustrating to figure out if the beloved toy my child is chewing on has actually been recalled. Any why aren't the toy companies doing more about this? Should the government put a stop to it, or should the free market weed out irresponsible toy companies?

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what are the most important areas in a classroom setting for infants/toddlers?

Blanca

Dramatic area, art area etc.

Answer
Well, the good thing about infant/toddler daycare rooms is that there doesn't need to be a lot of fuss. Unless you want an unholy mess and 25 kids covered in finger paint, I wouldn't recommend an arts station. Usually, an area with toys is good, an area with tables to eat lunch is good, and a cubby area to hold toys from home, coats, etc. Some places like to break up play areas by the age groups; the daycare I worked at separated the 1 year olds from the 2-3 year olds for lunch and naptime. As long as you have a lot of toys and a playground outside, the kids will pretty much entertain themselves between mealtimes and naptime. :)

what do you think an infant -toddler program should be like?

jada@sbcgl

Answer
Not sure if you are talking about day care or a "Mommy and me" type of program. In either case, you need some short (5-10 minute) activities. Have enough toys that very young toddlers won't have to share. Sharing should be gently encouraged, but not forced. Allow some time for parallel play, where children are near each other but doing different activities. Use a lot of music: all kinds are OK, doesn't have to be just kid songs. Classical music is excellent. Rhythm band instruments are great for toddlers!

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How do I price items for a garage sale?

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caffeinate

Is there a percentage-of-retail-price to use? I have mostly infant/toddler items including a pack-and-play, very gently used toys, etc. Would I be better off on ebay or a resale store?

Answer
Typical rule of thumb; customers at garage sales will pay ten cents on the dollar; so if you bought something for $10, asking $1 would be about right.

If you don't want to go through the hassle of having a garage sale or selling the items on Ebay, I highly recommend donating the goods. When you donate something you can get a tax refund for 1/3 of the item's value, so if you paid $10 for something you would get about $3 back. My husband and I did this last year when we cleaned out our basement. Instead of having a garage sale, we called the Salvation Army and they came and picked everything up. It was SO EASY and we got $1,100 back in tax refund just from the items we donated.

If you do decide to donate the items, make sure you get a receipt from the organization and keep a list of all the items you donate.

Good luck!

What toy can I create for toddlers or infants?

sarahcole

I have to create a toy for class that is age appropriate for either infants or toddlers. It has to deal with one of the perceptual developments (one of the five senses). Any ideas of what I could make?

Answer
A jigsaw puzzle is probably doable.

Vision: hand-eye co-ordination, pattern recognition.

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At what age did your parents start to give away some of your baby things?

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Guppy

My mom wants to give away some of my infant - toddler toys and possibly some clothing items, to some little kids.
WHY? They're mine. I don't play with them but they're still mine. I want to keep them all. She lets my adult uncle keep all his toys in our house though she wants to give away his. I want those toys too.

Answer
My parents didn't keep any of our toys or clothes--the clothes were handed down to the next one in line. I kept most of my children's toys and some of their clothing also.

What are the first steps of running a home day care?

Girliegirl

I have a play pen, port a crib, crib, and 3 toddler beds.

I have a lot of infant and toddler toys.

I was wondering what I would have to do to become a home daycare or in Texas a Listed Child Care Home.

And where would be the best place to advertise?

Answer
http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/About_Child_Care_Licensing/default.asp

This will tell you everything you need to know about daycare licensing in Texas.

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What toy can I create for toddlers or infants?

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sarahcole

I have to create a toy for class that is age appropriate for either infants or toddlers. It has to deal with one of the perceptual developments (one of the five senses). Any ideas of what I could make?

Answer
A jigsaw puzzle is probably doable.

Vision: hand-eye co-ordination, pattern recognition.

Does anyone have ideas of where I can observe infants or toddlers?

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For a school assignment, I have to do an observation for 30 min. to 1 hour. I was wondering if anyone had ideas for public places where I'd be able to do this rather than visiting a daycare or asking someone. I also don't know of anyone who has a baby.

One place I was thinking of was the park. Are there any other places where I might be able to observe infants/toddlers? Or if you're a mother, where are some places you take your children?

Thank you in advance!

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I have a toddler--I take her to the park, to the kid area in the mall, to places set up for kids (check your phone book for a place like My Gym or indoor playgrounds--you may or may not be allowed to observe at one of those), and even to the toy section in a store like Walmart--often there is a whole other group of toddlers there too. Think carefully about when you go, too--the midmorning is a big toddler time at the park for stay at home moms; on the weekends there are usually more people at the mall. Evenings and early afternoon are more likely to be bedtime or naptime so there may be fewer kids out then.

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How to safely clean plastic and electric children's toys?

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Carolyn L

I have some old, gently used toys that I used to play with from my attic. I want to use them with the kids I will be working with in First Steps, but I would like to clean them first to get the dust and germs off. What is a safe way to clean them? I will be working with infants and toddlers, so I don't want anything that may harm them. What products should I use to make these items safe and clean? Some are electronic (battery-operated, make noises, etc.) and others are plastic.

Answer
For plastic toys I tend to use clorox wipes. If you think that is to strong you can always then wipe them down with a damp cloth or toweling. You'll want to keep liquid away from any speaker if the toy has one. You either clean carefully around it or disassemble the toy (if possible) and clean the outer shell.

What toy can I create for toddlers or infants?

sarahcole

I have to create a toy for class that is age appropriate for either infants or toddlers. It has to deal with one of the perceptual developments (one of the five senses). Any ideas of what I could make?

Answer
A jigsaw puzzle is probably doable.

Vision: hand-eye co-ordination, pattern recognition.

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What are some possible questions I may get asked at an interview at a daycare center or preschool?

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Alyssa

Also how should i respond to those questions. It's for an infant/toddler teacher

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>They may ask if you are familiar with the curriculum they use. If you don't know what it is, you should ask before the interview if possible and look it up on line so that you can ask intelligent questions about it or even answer a few yourself.

>They will ask about previous experience working with infants and toddlers.

>They will ask about your personal philosophy about discipline and how it should be handled.

>They may give you a brief scenario and ask how you would respond to it, ie Johnny and Sara are playing with toy cars. Johnny takes Sara's car from her and Sara hits him. How do you respond as the teacher supervising the play? If you don't understand how to support young children in this kind of situation, you need to do some research and reading.

>They may ask for some ideas of what kinds of activities you think would be fun and constructive for the children to participate in. (Messy is good! music and dancing or rhythm activities are also excellent. You might want to come up with some specific examples of these kinds of activities so you can give concrete ideas.)

>They may talk about the importance of staff/child ratio and ask how your attendance at previous jobs or at school was.

>They may ask why you would like to have this position, so give some thought as to how you would answer that. Just "I need a job" isn't what they are looking for. Perhaps you want to make a positive difference in the lives of children. Perhaps you've spent a lot of time in the church nursery, or babysitting, and really enjoy interacting with young children. Think about it.

Also, be thinking about questions you would like to ask them because you will probably be given the opportunity. If they haven't said anything about curriculum, that would be a good time to bring that up. If they haven't mentioned the hours for the position or the rate of pay, those are good questions to ask. Also, ask how you would be expected to dress. If you're not familiar with staff/child ratio for that age group, do ask. It's important. You might also want to ask about nap time procedure and potty training if those haven't come up yet. Be professional, positive, and friendly. This kind of job is very busy, active, and fun. They are going to want to see that you can keep up with the kids!

How to safely clean plastic and electric children's toys?

Carolyn L

I have some old, gently used toys that I used to play with from my attic. I want to use them with the kids I will be working with in First Steps, but I would like to clean them first to get the dust and germs off. What is a safe way to clean them? I will be working with infants and toddlers, so I don't want anything that may harm them. What products should I use to make these items safe and clean? Some are electronic (battery-operated, make noises, etc.) and others are plastic.

Answer
For plastic toys I tend to use clorox wipes. If you think that is to strong you can always then wipe them down with a damp cloth or toweling. You'll want to keep liquid away from any speaker if the toy has one. You either clean carefully around it or disassemble the toy (if possible) and clean the outer shell.

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What are the first steps of running a home day care?

best infant toddler toys image

Girliegirl

I have a play pen, port a crib, crib, and 3 toddler beds.

I have a lot of infant and toddler toys.

I was wondering what I would have to do to become a home daycare or in Texas a Listed Child Care Home.

And where would be the best place to advertise?

Answer
http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/About_Child_Care_Licensing/default.asp

This will tell you everything you need to know about daycare licensing in Texas.

Can anyone give me some American based toy companies that are not linked with lead poisoning?

LilyBug

I have a 6 month old daughter and I am getting concerned with all the recalls in infant/toddler/children's toys. If you also have any great ideas about bottles and so forth. Much would be greatly appreciated.

Answer
Melissa and Doug . . . . AWESOME toys that are made in America and can be found at Toys R Us. Their products are also high quality and usually wooden (as opposed to plastic). They also focus on educational value as opposed to TV character association.

Quote from their site:
"Additionally, we specifically test our paints and coatings very frequently, to be sure our toys meet or exceed government recommendations limiting heavy metals and lead in children’s items. We have cabinets full of thousands of passing test reports, and these passing results have been verified by 3rd party independently accredited testing laboratories, considered by many to be the best scientific laboratories in the world."

Their site: http://www.melissaanddoug.com/

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What are some possible questions I may get asked at an interview at a daycare center or preschool?

best infant toddler toys image

Alyssa

Also how should i respond to those questions. It's for an infant/toddler teacher

Answer
>They may ask if you are familiar with the curriculum they use. If you don't know what it is, you should ask before the interview if possible and look it up on line so that you can ask intelligent questions about it or even answer a few yourself.

>They will ask about previous experience working with infants and toddlers.

>They will ask about your personal philosophy about discipline and how it should be handled.

>They may give you a brief scenario and ask how you would respond to it, ie Johnny and Sara are playing with toy cars. Johnny takes Sara's car from her and Sara hits him. How do you respond as the teacher supervising the play? If you don't understand how to support young children in this kind of situation, you need to do some research and reading.

>They may ask for some ideas of what kinds of activities you think would be fun and constructive for the children to participate in. (Messy is good! music and dancing or rhythm activities are also excellent. You might want to come up with some specific examples of these kinds of activities so you can give concrete ideas.)

>They may talk about the importance of staff/child ratio and ask how your attendance at previous jobs or at school was.

>They may ask why you would like to have this position, so give some thought as to how you would answer that. Just "I need a job" isn't what they are looking for. Perhaps you want to make a positive difference in the lives of children. Perhaps you've spent a lot of time in the church nursery, or babysitting, and really enjoy interacting with young children. Think about it.

Also, be thinking about questions you would like to ask them because you will probably be given the opportunity. If they haven't said anything about curriculum, that would be a good time to bring that up. If they haven't mentioned the hours for the position or the rate of pay, those are good questions to ask. Also, ask how you would be expected to dress. If you're not familiar with staff/child ratio for that age group, do ask. It's important. You might also want to ask about nap time procedure and potty training if those haven't come up yet. Be professional, positive, and friendly. This kind of job is very busy, active, and fun. They are going to want to see that you can keep up with the kids!

How to safely clean plastic and electric children's toys?

Carolyn L

I have some old, gently used toys that I used to play with from my attic. I want to use them with the kids I will be working with in First Steps, but I would like to clean them first to get the dust and germs off. What is a safe way to clean them? I will be working with infants and toddlers, so I don't want anything that may harm them. What products should I use to make these items safe and clean? Some are electronic (battery-operated, make noises, etc.) and others are plastic.

Answer
For plastic toys I tend to use clorox wipes. If you think that is to strong you can always then wipe them down with a damp cloth or toweling. You'll want to keep liquid away from any speaker if the toy has one. You either clean carefully around it or disassemble the toy (if possible) and clean the outer shell.

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Can anyone give me some American based toy companies that are not linked with lead poisoning?

Q. I have a 6 month old daughter and I am getting concerned with all the recalls in infant/toddler/children's toys. If you also have any great ideas about bottles and so forth. Much would be greatly appreciated.

A. Melissa and Doug . . . . AWESOME toys that are made in America and can be found at Toys R Us. Their products are also high quality and usually wooden (as opposed to plastic). They also focus on educational value as opposed to TV character association.

Quote from their site:
"Additionally, we specifically test our paints and coatings very frequently, to be sure our toys meet or exceed government recommendations limiting heavy metals and lead in children’s items. We have cabinets full of thousands of passing test reports, and these passing results have been verified by 3rd party independently accredited testing laboratories, considered by many to be the best scientific laboratories in the world."

Their site: http://www.melissaanddoug.com/

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What is a good website to buy infant/toddler things?

Q. I am a daycare provider. I am looking for websites to buy things for my infant and toddler classrooms. Things such as toys, board books, etc. Lakeshore and a few other catalogs seem to be very expensive. I was wondering if anyone knows of any really cheap places to buy these things, where do you buy yours?

A. lakshore is very good but yes I agree, very expensive. You may just want to stick to stores such as walmart or target if you want the cheapest prices.

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How do I price items for a garage sale?

Q. Is there a percentage-of-retail-price to use? I have mostly infant/toddler items including a pack-and-play, very gently used toys, etc. Would I be better off on ebay or a resale store?

A. Typical rule of thumb; customers at garage sales will pay ten cents on the dollar; so if you bought something for $10, asking $1 would be about right.

If you don't want to go through the hassle of having a garage sale or selling the items on Ebay, I highly recommend donating the goods. When you donate something you can get a tax refund for 1/3 of the item's value, so if you paid $10 for something you would get about $3 back. My husband and I did this last year when we cleaned out our basement. Instead of having a garage sale, we called the Salvation Army and they came and picked everything up. It was SO EASY and we got $1,100 back in tax refund just from the items we donated.

If you do decide to donate the items, make sure you get a receipt from the organization and keep a list of all the items you donate.

Good luck!

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