CYPOP 2 Care for the physical and nutritional needs of babies and young children

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1. Be able to provide respectful physical care for babies and young children

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  • 1.1 Demonstrate culturally and ethnically appropriate care for babies and young children for: • skin • hair • teeth • nappy area
  • 1.2 Demonstrate in own practice how to take into account the preferences of carers in the provision of physical care and explain why this is important
  • 1.3 Demonstrate in own practice how you engage with babies or young children in a respectful manner and provide personalised physical care tailored to their needs

2. Be able to provide routines for babies and young children that support their health and development

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  • 2.1 Plan daily and weekly routines for babies and young children suitably personalised to meet individual needs
  • 2.2 Demonstrate in own practice how to treat babies or young children with respect and sensitivity during everyday care routines

3. Be able to provide opportunities for exercise and physical activity

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  • 3.2 Demonstrate in own practice how to support babies or young children’s exercise and physical activity

4. Be able to provide safe and protective environments for babies and young children

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  • 4.2 Demonstrate and evaluate the safety features within the environment for babies and young children
  • 4.3 Supervise babies or young children and demonstrate a balanced approach to risk management
  • 4.4 Explain current advice on minimising sudden infant death syndrome in everyday routines for babies

5. Be able to provide for the nutritional needs of babies under 18 months

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  • 5.1 Identify, using current government guidance, the nutritional needs of babies until they are fully weaned, and using information from carers, plan a programme of weaning
  • 5.2 Prepare formula feeds hygienically following current guidance
  • 5.3 Evaluate the benefits of different types of formula that are commonly available

6. Understand how to provide for the nutritional needs of young children from 18 to 36 months

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  • 6.1 Plan meals for young children that meet their nutritional needs based on current government guidance and information from carers
  • 6.2 Explain food allergies and intolerances that a young child may experience and the importance of following carers instructions on the needs of their child