Module 1: Introduction to Baby Behavior
Welcome to Baby Behavior
What You’ll Learn
Breastfeeding, Waking, and Crying
Mom Beliefs That Lead to Overfeeding
Coping with Stress
Focus on Controlling Emotion
Brick Wall
Feeding in Response to Baby Behavior
What Controlling Emotions Looks Like
Informed Decisions
Baby Behavior Works!
Summary
Module 2: Just Being Themselves
Just Being Themselves
Big “Secret” of Baby Behavior
Infant States
Crying
Irritable
Quiet Alert
Drowsy
Light Sleep
Deep Sleep
Six States Comparison
Changing States
Summary
Name That State
Module 3: Baby Cues and Crying
Baby Cues and Crying
Types of Baby Cues
Engagement Cues
Disengagement Cues
Hunger Cues
Fullness Cluster Cues
Helping Parents Respond to Cues
Recognize Cues
Crying
Hunger and Crying
Crying When Not Hungry
Persistent Crying
Reasons for Persistent Crying
Persistent Crying Tips
Summary
Baby Behavior Detective
Module 4: Sleepy Time
Sleepy Time
How Long Babies Sleep
What Parents Think
Tips for Sleepy Parents
Excessive Waking
Infant Sleep States
Infant Sleep Cycles
Newborn Sleep/Wake Cycle
2-3 Month Sleep/Wake Cycle
4+ Month Sleep/Wake Cycle
Benefits of Light Sleep and Night Waking
Sleep Summary
Sleep States Matching
Module 5: Physical Activity
Physical Activity
Importance of Physical Activity
Physical Activity Development
Encourage Physical Activity
Summary
Module 6: Infant Feeding Misinformation
Infant Feeding Misinformation Introduction
Brian’s Parents
Message Sources
Newborn and Breastfeeding Myths
Parent Beliefs
More Parent Beliefs
First 30 Days Research
Mariana’s Expectations
Unrealistic Expectations
Solutions for Unrealistic Expectations
Sofia, Mariana’s Sister
Lack of Preparation for Breastfeeding
Facts on Breastfeeding and Pumping
Breastfeeding Preparation: Support for Parents
Formula as Solution to Breastfeeding Problems
Why Moms See Formula as a Solution
Infants with Poor Suck
Percentage with Poor Suck
Support for Breastfeeding Problems
Mariana’s Parents
Baby Behavior Problems
Facts on Baby Behavior
Support for Baby Behavior Concerns
Babies Can Be Too “Good”
Summary
Self Check
Module 7: Support for Caregivers
Support for Parents
Prenatal Support
Prenatal Support: Crying
Prenatal Support: Sleep
Prenatal Visit Part 1
Rachel’s Response
Prenatal Visit Part 2
Support at the Hospital
Breastfeeding Preparation
Preparing for the Hospital
Supplementation in the Hospital
Supplementation and Breastfeeding
Doctor Feeding Recommendations
Questions for Doctors
Doctor Recommendations
Parent Concerns after Supplementation
Safety Net for Parents
At the Hospital, Part 1
Rachel’s Response
At the Hospital, Part 2
Support at Home
Baby Cues
Newborn Engagement Cues
Newborn Disengagement Cues
Cues for All Caregivers
WIC Office Meeting, Part 1
Rachel’s Response
WIC Office Meeting, Part 2
Support with Family and Friends
Confidence with Family and Friends
Support in Other Places
Support in Other Places
Summary
Self Check
Module 8: Caregiver-Infant Interactions
Caregiver-Infant Interactions
Three-Step Interactions
Helping Caregivers Look: Challenges
Look: Challenges in the Clinic
Helping Caregivers Recognize: Challenges
Helping Caregivers Respond: Challenges
Promoting Interactions
Helping Caregivers Look: Solutions
Helping Caregivers Look: What to Say
Helping Caregivers Recognize: What to Say
Helping Caregivers Recognize: Conversation Starters
Provide Basic Information: Recognize
Provide Basic Information: Respond
Helping Caregivers Respond: Repetition to Soothe
Helping Caregivers Respond: What to Say
Helping Caregivers Respond: Helpful Statements
Warning Signs
Caregiver-Infant Interactions Summary
Caregiver-Infant Interactions Video, Part 1
Rachel’s Response
Caregiver-Infant Interactions Video, Part 2
Module 9: WIC Essential Roles
WIC Essential Roles
Frustrated Caregivers
Pair “Should” with “How”
Keep it Simple
Skills You Need
Cautions
Messages to Share: Breastfeeding
Messages to Share: Sleep
Messages to Share: Crying
Messages to Share: Other Messages
Do I Really Have Time?
Conversation Review
Sample Crying Conversation
Top 5 Questions
Summary
Practice Scenario