ERIC Number: EJ1198088
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Nov
Pages: 10
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One Diaper at a Time: Re-Envisioning Diapering Routines with Infants and Toddlers
Laurin, Deborah E.
ZERO TO THREE, v39 n2 p11-20 Nov 2018
A large portion of an infant's or toddler's day involves bodily care routines, including diapering. Tuning in to the uniqueness of a child's individuality during diapering by responding with sensitivity, encouragement, and in an unhurried manner, sends a powerful message to the child about his or her body, bodily functions, and crucially, that the caregiver enjoys being with the child. This article highlights a program practice, diapering, to describe and re-envision high-quality caregiver-child interactions and their associations with child well-being and involvement. The author explores how missed opportunities during diapering can be transformed from a rushed routine into an opportunity to enhance child well-being and involvement.
Descriptors: Infants, Toddlers, Hygiene, Human Body, Caregiver Child Relationship, Interaction, Well Being, Child Care, Scheduling, Affective Behavior, Cues, Responses
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Language: English
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