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CNE Infant & Toddler Care Specialization Flashcards

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  1. What is responsive feeding and why is it recommended for infants and toddlers?

    Answer: Feeding cues-based feeding that supports self-regulation and healthy appetite development

    Responsive feeding means following the infant's hunger and fullness cues, which supports healthy appetite regulation and positive feeding relationships.

  2. Which safe sleep environment practice is recommended by the AAP for infants?

    Answer: A firm, flat mattress with no soft bedding, pillows, or bumpers in the crib

    The AAP advises that infants sleep on a firm, flat surface free of soft objects or loose bedding to reduce suffocation and SIDS risks.

  3. Language development in toddlers is best supported by a nanny educator through:

    Answer: Narrating daily activities, reading aloud, and engaging in back-and-forth conversation

    Rich verbal interaction—narrating routines, reading together, and responding to the child's attempts to communicate—is the most effective way to build early language skills.

  4. A toddler experiencing a temper tantrum is best supported by a CNE who:

    Answer: Stays calm, ensures the child is safe, and acknowledges the child's feelings without giving in to demands

    Calm presence, emotional validation, and maintaining consistent limits help toddlers feel secure and learn self-regulation over time.

  5. Which milestone indicates a toddler is transitioning from parallel play toward associative play?

    Answer: Beginning to share toys and coordinate loosely with other children during play

    Associative play involves children interacting, sharing materials, and talking during play without organized goals, marking a step beyond parallel play.

  6. Baby-led weaning (BLW) as an approach to introducing solids refers to:

    Answer: Offering soft finger foods and allowing the infant to self-feed from the start

    Baby-led weaning skips purees and instead offers appropriately sized soft foods that allow the infant to explore textures and self-regulate intake from the beginning of solid food introduction.