Includes index

Annotated bibliography

The relationship of physical care to development -- Record keeping -- Nursery hygiene, safety and comfort -- Diapering and skin care -- Newborn care -- handling, bathing, personal hygiene -- Bathing, personal hygiene and clothing for the child -- Infant feeding -- Feeding toddlers and preschoolers -- Rest and sleep -- Toilet training -- Caring for the mildly ill child at home -- Travel with infants and young children -- Special considerations in group care. Appendices. Nursery equipment checklist -- Home safety checklist -- Sources of information related to children's health -- Demonstration checklist -- Annotated bibliography.

This text provides health care information that child care professionals share with parents and applies it in ways appropriate for the caregiver. The procedures involved in child care are described in a step-by-step format, with accompanying points of emphasis.