primary needs scenario one

primary needs scenario one

1. warmth

   • temperature
     • the recommend temperature for a newborn baby is between 20-22 degrees celsius.
     • if your baby is too hot or too cold, it can result in sudden infant syndrom (sids) also known as cot death
     • to ensure that your child wont be too cold during the night you could put your baby in a special sleeping bag that allows the baby to stay warm without the risk of suffocating from a blanket
     • you could use a cot that allows you to sleep with your baby at the same time as seen in the picture above

2. clothing

   • it is recommended to give your baby one extra layer of clothing than what its wearing.
   • for example if your baby is wearing a t-shirt and jumper, dress them in a vest, sleepsuit and cardigan/jumper
   • the responsibility of purchasing and laundering suitable clothing is a parental responsibility

3. food

   • a new born child doesn't have teeth so cant digest solid foods, it is best recommended that new born babies drink their mothers breast milk or a suitable baby formula for the first six months

4. rest/sleep

   • newborn babies need 17-22 hours of sleep per day and when they arent sleeping they are usually feeding, crying or exploring the world around
   • parents will have to change their lifestyle to ensure a child gets enough sleep, meaning that they might have to cancel/change plans to make it fit with your childs sleep schedule

5. shelter

   • providing a safe, warm and secure home is a parental responsibility that has to be paid for (rent/mortgage)
   • you must also never leave your baby unattended, doing this may risk your child dying as they cannot provide for themselves
   • it is also important that their are no trip hazards that could potentially trip or injure a parent/carer holding a baby, otherwise their is a risk of hurting yourself and the baby

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