La primera infancia (desde el nacimiento hasta los 8 años) es clave para lograr el máximo potencial de desarrollo en el ser humano. Este es el momento de la vida en el que el potencial de desarrollo de los niños y las niñas es más susceptible a los estímulos del entorno y a las experiencias tempranas, que influyen sobre el aprendizaje, la salud, el comportamiento y, a largo plazo, en las relaciones sociales del adulto y su bienestar.
Nurturing care starts before birth, when mothers and other caregivers can start talking and singing to the foetus.
After birth, the baby can recognize the mother’s voice. Early bonding is facilitated by skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding and the presence of a companion to support the baby mother. These also build the foundations for optimal nutrition, quality interactions and care.
The theme of Breastfeeding Week 2023 is “Let's make breastfeeding and work work”.
Proper hand washing protects us from transmission of diseases. It is possible to do it the right way and save water at the same time.
A person uses up to 1.5 liters of drinking water in each hand washing., but it can be reduced to one-fifth of that.
More than 5 billion people could have difficulty accessing water by 2050.
Attention should be focused on the 5 key moments advocated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other situations associated with care of newborns*.
1. Before contact with the patient.
2. After contact with the patient.
3. Before invasive procedures.
4. After contact with secretions and body fluids.
5. Whenever preparing materials or equipment that are or have been in contact with patients and after contact with areas close to the patient.
* Whenever entering or leaving the hospital unit or isolation area.
Hand hygiene with alcohol or alcohol at 70% concentration with 2% glycerin can replace handwashing with water and soap when there is no visible dirt, especially in procedures at low risk for infection or in emergency situations.
In this procedure it is important to ensure the solution is rubbed on all surfaces of the hands, the fingers, and the spaces between the fingers, leaving the hands to dry spontaneously.
Hand hygiene is very important. There are key moments when hand washing is essential, especially when taking care of a baby.
Keeping our hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and illnesses are spread by not washing hands with clean running water and soap.