Diapering (p.79-82)Quotes discussed in class: A baby gets diapered six or seven thousand times p. 79 “The outcome of this style of diapering is that it frequently becomes mechanical and depersonalized for efficiency’s sake. The infant also may receive several negative messages, such as: that caring for the body and the body’s processes are offensive, or that care activities are not enjoyable times together” (p. 80). Feeding (p.83-90)Quotes discussed in class: “A baby who has gotten into the habit of constant snacks may never experience real hunger nor real satiation and may develop a constant pseudo-need to suck and a continuous appetite for food” (p. 84) “I prefer babies to be fed in their parents’ or carers’ laps until they have matured enough to sit securely and to get in and out of their size-appropriate stool, bench, or chairs by themselves” (p. 87) “Food should not be used as bribery or a reward. For instance, giving a baby a bottle so he will go to sleep confuses two of the most important primary needs” (p. 89) Sleeping (p. 91-96)Quotes discussed in class: “Unfortunately, in our busy society too few infants are given the opportunity to follow a natural, predictable daily routine. Often infants must adapt to the schedules of other members of the family. That means infants are not allowed to follow their biological clocks” (p. 91) “Waking up in a crib with no memory of having been put there can be disorienting and scary” (p. 93) “Remember, nobody can make another person fall asleep. How to relax and let sleep come is a skill your child, like everybody else, must learn all by herself” (94). Take AwayMagda believes that these care giving habits are the perfect time to connect with your child in a meaningful way. She calls it educaring. We care while we educate and educate while we care. For example, when diapering, treating an infant with respect would mean including them in the process by telling them what you are doing, what your expectations are, and bringing them into the changing process when you can. More Resources & Reading
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