5.2 PREPARING FOR BABY’S ARRIVAL

EXPENSES Fixed Expense: A payment that

generally cannot be changed. Flexible Expense: An expense that can

be changed.

EXPENSES #1 Car Payment: Groceries: Movie Tickets: Clothing: Electricity: Cable TV: Water Bill: Diapers:

EXPENSES #1 Car Payment: flexible/fixed Groceries: fixed Movie Tickets: flexible Clothing: fixed Electricity: fixed Cable TV: flexible Water Bill: fixed Diapers: fixed

#2 EXPLAIN HOW SOME OF THESE TERMS COULD BE CONSIDERED A FIXED OR FLEXIBLE EXPENSE?

Even though some items are fixed, how is the cost still flexible?

#3 LIST TWO SAFETY CONCERNS REGARDING THE DIAPER-CHANGING AREA.

#3 LIST TWO SAFETY CONCERNS REGARDING THE DIAPER-CHANGING AREA.

Leaving baby alone could lead to a fall. They can be germy.

#4 LIST FOUR SAFETY CONCERNS REGARDING THE BABY’S CRIB.

#4 LIST FOUR SAFETY CONCERNS REGARDING THE BABY’S CRIB. If the latch is broken, babies may fall push the

railing down and fall out. If the baby is too old for the crib, they may be able

to get out of it. If slats are too far apart, baby could fall out or get

body parts stuck between then. If there is paint on it, baby could eat the paint and

get sick. If the mattress is too soft, they may suffocate. If the sides are too low, the baby could fall out. If there are too many stuffed animals or too much

bedding, the baby could suffocate. If the corner posts are taller than the sides of the

bed, clothing and bedding could get caught.

#5 DEFINE PEDIATRICIAN.

#5 DEFINE PEDIATRICIAN. HOW DO YOU FIND ONE? A doctor who specializes in treating

children. They can be found by asking current

doctors’ or friends’ recommendations. They should interview each candidate. Ask themselves: Where is the doctor’s

office? What are the office hours? What are the fees for visits, tests, etc.? Which insurance plans are accepted?

#6 ARGUE WHY BREAST-MILK IS THE BETTER CHOICE FOR FEEDING A BABY.

#6 ARGUE WHY BREAST-MILK IS THE BETTER CHOICE FOR FEEDING A BABY. Best source of nutrition. Provides immunity against disease. Promotes a close bond between mother and baby. Promotes healthy brain development. Reduces baby’s risk of allergies. Causes fewer digestive problems. Helps mother’s uterus shrink back to normal size

more quickly. Reduces mother’s risk of ovarian and cervical cancer. Reduces risk of depression for mothers. Available at all times. Free

#7 ARGUE WHY FORMULA IS THE BETTER CHOICE FOR FEEDING A BABY.

#7 ARGUE WHY FORMULA IS THE BETTER CHOICE FOR FEEDING A BABY.

Allows mother to have a more flexible schedule.

Allows both parents to bond with the baby.

Assures the baby gets all essential nutrients.

Babies need fed less often. Easier to store and is more portable.

#8 HOW DOES HAVING INSURANCE RELATE TO HEALTH CARE EXPENSES DURING PREGNANCY?

#8 HOW DOES HAVING INSURANCE RELATE TO HEALTH CARE EXPENSES DURING PREGNANCY?

Makes health care costs cheaper

#9 LIST FIVE EXPENSES A NEW FAMILY WITH A BABY WILL HAVE.

#9 LIST FIVE EXPENSES A NEW FAMILY WITH A BABY WILL HAVE. Diapers/wipes Formula Medical Bills Baby furniture Baby clothing Child Care

#10 LIST FIVE WAYS PARENTS CAN REDUCE EXPENSES DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF A BABY’S LIFE.

#10 LIST FIVE WAYS PARENTS CAN REDUCE EXPENSES DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF A BABY’S LIFE.

Have health insurance Shop at thrift stores (Goodwill, Salvation

Army, Etc.) Go to garage sales Buy generic brands Make use of hand-me-downs Only buy necessary items Create and STICK TO a budget Borrow equipment from others

11. DESCRIBE FACTORS PARENTS MUST CONSIDER WHEN DECIDING ON CHILD CARE FOR A NEW BABY.

11. DESCRIBE FACTORS PARENTS MUST CONSIDER WHEN DECIDING ON CHILD CARE FOR A NEW BABY.

How much does it cost? How qualified is the caregiver? Where is it located? Who are the other children who attend? How many caregivers are there? How many other children attend? What does a typical day look like?

12. WHAT FACTORS CAN AFFECT A CHILD’S REACTION TO A NEW BROTHER OR SISTER?

12. WHAT FACTORS CAN AFFECT A CHILD’S REACTION TO A NEW BROTHER OR SISTER?

Depends on how prepared they were before the baby’s arrival.

Talking about concerns and accepting the child’s feelings can help them develop a positive relationship with their new sibling.

INFANT-ONLY SEATS Fit babies up to 22 pounds. Infant faces the rear. Should be placed in the back seat

CONVERTIBLE SEATS Fit children from birth to 40 pounds Used facing the rear for the first year Can be turned to face the front after one

year and the baby weighs at least 20 pounds

BOOSTER SEATS Designed for children between four and

seven years old Should be locked in place Used with a car’s normal seatbelt

BREAST MILK VS. FORMULA FEEDING Best source of nutrition for the baby: May be painful for some mothers: Can be expensive: Reduces the mother’s risk of later having

breast or ovarian cancer: Is available all times: Involves a greater risk that the baby not be

given close physical contact during feeding: Baby has to be fed more often: Gives the baby immunity against some

disease:

BREAST FEEDING VS. FORMULA FEEDING Best source of nutrition for the baby: BF May be painful for some mothers: BF Can be expensive: FF Reduces the mother’s risk of later having

breast or ovarian cancer: BF Is available all times: BF Involves a greater risk that the baby not be

given close physical contact during feeding: FF

Baby has to be fed more often: BF Gives the baby immunity against some

disease: BF