Name: Safe Sleep and Settling Fundamentals for Early Years Educators
Brand: Sleep Smart
Price: 99.00 AUD
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Safe Sleep and Settling Fundamentals for Early Years Educators Course

Learn the fundamental principles behind safe sleep and settling best practice and the importance of creating both an emotional and physical safe sleep space in Early Childhood Education and Care settings. This course is based on current evidence and research, and Education and Care Services National Regulations.

What Will I Learn?

20 LESSONS: APPROX. 2 HRS

This course provides Early Years Educators with the fundamentals of safe sleep and settling best practice, in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting.

This course will take approximately 2 hours to complete and covers:

An overview of social and emotional development in infants and toddlers and how this can impact sleep.
Evidence-based information on how to create a safe sleeping environment.
Guidance on Risk assessments and physical sleep checks.
Collaboration with families and how to manage common requests related to sleep.
Understanding individual sleep and rest needs and managing common sleep challenges.
Managing sleep transitions including step-by-step guides to settling babies and toddlers.

Participants have 90 days to complete the course from the date of enrolment.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Safe Sleep and Settling Fundamentals

Introduction

The First 3 Years of Life

The Concept of 'Being-With'

Building Emotional Security

Circle of Security®

The Six States of Consciousness

Sleep Cycles

Tired Signs

Decoding the Cries

Responding to a Baby's Cries

Six Steps to Sleep Baby Safely

Sleep Safety in Early Childhood Education and Care

Infant Sleep Requirements

Step by Step Guide to Settling Infants

Common Infant Sleep Challenges

Toddler Sleep Challenges

Step by Step Guide to Settling Toddlers

Common Toddler Sleep Challenges

Settling Multiple Children

Quiz

Chapter 2: PDF Downloads

Safe Sleeping Checklist

Infants Recommended Hours of Sleep

Infant Sleep Cycles

Tip Sheet 0 to 4 Months

Tip Sheet 8 to 12 Months

Toddlers Recommended Hours of Sleep

Toddler Sleep Cycles

Tip Sheet Toddlers

Recommended Number of Sleeps Based on Age

Preschoolers Recommended Hours of Sleep

Preschooler Sleep and Rest Recommendations

Guidelines for Healthy Growth and Development for your Child

Additional Resource: Sleep Practices and Safety Implications

Dressing Baby
Amber Bead Necklaces
Weighted Blankets
Head Banging
Thumb Sucking and Dental issues

Additional Resource: Common Issues That Impact Sleep in Infants

Sleep Disturbances and Autism Spectrum

Disorder in Children

Hip Dysplasia

Why Are Some Babies Noisy When They Sleep?

Caring For Active Babies During Sleep Time

Tips for Settling Multiples

Additional Resource: Common Issues That Impact Sleep in Toddlers

Coping With Nightmares and Night Terrors

OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnoea) and Snoring in Children

5 Ways to Support a Toddler's Communication

Toddlers Who Yell; What Can You Do As An Educator?

How to Stop a Toddler's Bottles

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