Advantages And Disadvantages Of Foster Care Unit
CHILDCARE ARRANGEMENTS
Whilst the Foster Care Unit would prefer that foster parents be the ones to supervise and care for new born and very young babies, it is understood that this is not always possible. It is however recommended that the foster parent/s be present to provide care for the baby at least for the first week or two in order to allow sufficient bonding to occur. If however, day care services are required to attend to the needs of the baby during the day, it is important for the foster parent to provide the Foster Care Unit with the details of the day care provider. This will allow the necessary monitoring of the baby to occur in the foster parent’s absence. When looking into an appropriate day care provider, it is essential to …show more content…
Avoid accordion style safety gates with large openings that children could fit their heads through.
• Keep floors, tables and cabinet tops free of small objects that could be swallowed. Such objects include coins, button-sized batteries, rings, nails, tacks and broken or deflated balloons.
Falls and Burns
• A mixer faucet on the basin, tub and shower will prevent scalds. Set your hot water thermostat for 120° F. A baby's bathwater should be 100°F. Always check bathwater temperature with your wrist or elbow before putting a baby in to bathe. Don't allow children in a whirlpool, Jacuzzi or hot tub. Their bodies are more sensitive to hot water.
• Teach youngsters that matches are tools for adults, not toys. Adults should never ignite lighters or matches in front of children. Store matches in a fire-resistant container out of the reach of youngsters.
• Do not smoke, use matches or drink hot beverages while holding an infant. Don't leave burning cigarettes unattended.
• Remember that radiators, heating vents, space heaters, fireplaces, stoves and hot water taps are not always hot. Children can touch them once safely and the next time receive a severe
Whilst the Foster Care Unit would prefer that foster parents be the ones to supervise and care for new born and very young babies, it is understood that this is not always possible. It is however recommended that the foster parent/s be present to provide care for the baby at least for the first week or two in order to allow sufficient bonding to occur. If however, day care services are required to attend to the needs of the baby during the day, it is important for the foster parent to provide the Foster Care Unit with the details of the day care provider. This will allow the necessary monitoring of the baby to occur in the foster parent’s absence. When looking into an appropriate day care provider, it is essential to …show more content…
Avoid accordion style safety gates with large openings that children could fit their heads through.
• Keep floors, tables and cabinet tops free of small objects that could be swallowed. Such objects include coins, button-sized batteries, rings, nails, tacks and broken or deflated balloons.
Falls and Burns
• A mixer faucet on the basin, tub and shower will prevent scalds. Set your hot water thermostat for 120° F. A baby's bathwater should be 100°F. Always check bathwater temperature with your wrist or elbow before putting a baby in to bathe. Don't allow children in a whirlpool, Jacuzzi or hot tub. Their bodies are more sensitive to hot water.
• Teach youngsters that matches are tools for adults, not toys. Adults should never ignite lighters or matches in front of children. Store matches in a fire-resistant container out of the reach of youngsters.
• Do not smoke, use matches or drink hot beverages while holding an infant. Don't leave burning cigarettes unattended.
• Remember that radiators, heating vents, space heaters, fireplaces, stoves and hot water taps are not always hot. Children can touch them once safely and the next time receive a severe