CCP Infant and Toddler Care — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which sleep practice is recommended to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in child care?
- Placing infants on their stomachs with a soft blanket
- Placing infants on their backs on a firm, flat sleep surface with no loose bedding (Correct answer)
- Letting infants sleep in car seats or swings
- Placing a pillow under the infant's head
Correct answer: Placing infants on their backs on a firm, flat sleep surface with no loose bedding
Safe sleep guidelines call for babies to be placed on their backs on a firm, flat surface with no pillows, blankets, or toys in the crib.
Question 2: What is the best way for a caregiver to respond when a young infant cries?
- Wait to see if the infant stops on their own so they learn self-control
- Respond promptly and warmly to figure out and meet the infant's need (Correct answer)
- Move the infant to a separate room
- Offer a toy each time
Correct answer: Respond promptly and warmly to figure out and meet the infant's need
Prompt, caring responses help infants build trust and secure attachment, which is the foundation of healthy social and emotional development.
Question 3: Primary caregiving in an infant program means:
- Rotating caregivers every day so children adapt
- Assigning each infant to one main caregiver who builds a close, consistent relationship (Correct answer)
- Having parents provide all care
- Grouping infants by feeding schedule only
Correct answer: Assigning each infant to one main caregiver who builds a close, consistent relationship
Primary caregiving gives each child a consistent adult, which supports attachment, makes it easier to learn each child's cues, and eases separation.
Question 4: Which of these is a sign that an infant is ready to begin solid foods?
- The infant is 6 weeks old
- The infant can sit with support, has good head control, and shows interest in food (Correct answer)
- The infant sleeps through the night
- The infant cries after every feeding
Correct answer: The infant can sit with support, has good head control, and shows interest in food
Readiness signs include good head control, sitting with support, and interest in food, typically around 6 months. Solids should be introduced with parent communication and guidance.
Question 5: Which toy is the safest choice for a 10-month-old infant?
- A toy with small detachable parts
- A soft, washable toy too large to fit in the mouth or swallow (Correct answer)
- A balloon
- A toy with a long cord
Correct answer: A soft, washable toy too large to fit in the mouth or swallow
Infants explore by mouthing objects, so toys must be too large to swallow or choke on, free of small parts, cords, and hazards, and easy to sanitize.
Question 6: Which diapering practice best prevents the spread of germs?
- Using the same changing-table paper for several children
- Washing the caregiver's and child's hands and cleaning and disinfecting the surface after each change (Correct answer)
- Changing diapers on a carpeted floor
- Wiping hands with a dry towel only
Correct answer: Washing the caregiver's and child's hands and cleaning and disinfecting the surface after each change
Proper diapering includes handwashing for both caregiver and child, disposing of the diaper properly, and cleaning and disinfecting the changing surface after every use.
