Dental Nutrition Dental Nutrition 6-8 years • A child should have a “dental home” and be Parents decide what food is served at 3 seen twice a year or as advised by dentist. meals and 1-3 small snacks. Growing Up • Adult back and front teeth are coming in • Serve small portions. and must last a lifetime. Keep them healthy • Healthy foods include: Healthy by preventing cavities. • Fruit or vegetable at meals and snacks. • Whole grain bread, cereal, pasta, brown rice or corn tortillas. • Protein and iron-rich foods like meats, Ask about fish, eggs, beans and tofu. sealants and • Offer child new foods to try new tastes. fluoride • Start the day with breakfast. for child. • Limit fast foods and snacks high in sugar and fats.

Offer healthy beverages. Today’s Date: ______• Help child brush teeth twice a day, morning • Offer water often and 3 cups of nonfat or and before bedtime. low fat milk a day. Name: ______• Brush with a dab of fluoride toothpaste. • Limit 100% fruit juice to ½ - ¾ cup a day. Age: ______• Help child floss before bedtime. • Do not give soda and other sweet drinks. • Have child use a mouthguard for sports Length:______Weight: ______Make family meals a happy time. like tee-ball and soccer. Body Mass Index (BMI) Percentile:______• Give healthy drinks and snacks, nothing • Teach child to wash hands before meals. sweet or sticky. • Let child help prepare meals. Next Appointment: • Medicines may have sugar or cause dry • Eat together, talk together, teach manners. Date: ______Time: ______mouth. Follow with water or brush teeth. • Turn off the TV at meals. Important phone numbers: Parents: Set a good example, brush morning and Physical activity and Police, fire, ambulance: Call 911 night. Floss before bedtime. weight CA Poison Action Line: 1-800-222-1222 • Get 60 minutes of active play a day. • Limit TV/video games/ computer to 2 hours a day (except for homework).

WIC: 1-888-942-9675 Developed by the Nutrition, Dental, and Health Education Subcommittees of the California Child Health and Disability Food Stamps – Supplemental Nutrition Prevention (CHDP) Program Executive Committee. Translation Assistance Program: 1-877-847-3663 funded by the California Office of Multicultural Health. Rev 07/2012 HealtHealth h WhatWhat to to ExpectExpect SafetySafety Keeping Child Healthy Teach child to avoid strangers Water Safety • Take child for regular health checkups and A child should never go with anyone • Set water heater to less than 120˚F. immunizations (shots). without your permission • Never leave child alone near water. Teach • Keep child’s hair, body and clothes clean. child water safety, how to swim, and to wear Wash bed sheets weekly. Child may: a life vest when boating. • Keep child away from tobacco smoke and • Want to be more independent Car Safety products. • Want to spend more time with friends • Use a booster seat in the back seat until child • Use sunscreen when outdoors. • Want to dress alone weighs 80 to 100 pounds, is 4 feet 9 inches, • Have child wash hands with soap and water • Describe experiences and talk more about and can sit against vehicle seat back with after using toilet, before eating. thoughts and feelings knees bent over edge of seat (usually between • Start talking to child about not using drugs, • Begin to have an awareness of the future 8-10 years) alcohol, or tobacco. • Play board games and learn to be part of • The lap belt should fit low and flat on hips/ a team Injury Prevention upper thighs, with shoulder belt across the • Want to test balance and climbing skills • Label and lock up medicines, cleaning shoulder and chest not on face or neck. • Enjoy activities that require planning. supplies, alcohol, poisons, power tools, Safety Tips for Parents: matches and lighters. Tips and Activities • Be prepared, plan for emergencies • If a gun is kept in the home, unload, lock • Give child simple chores, such as setting • Learn child CPR. up, and store bullets separately. Hide keys. the table, making their bed, helping prepare • Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms • Teach child about traffic lights and how to family meals. in hallway and near bedrooms. use a crosswalk. • Take walks. Talk to your child to talk about • Check alarms every 6 months. • Have child wear mouth guard, helmet, knee, what they see and think. wrist, and elbow guards when using scooters, • Help child develop a bedtime routine. Use a Resources for Parents: skates, skateboards or bikes. set bedtime. If you feel overwhelmed or about to harm your • Help child learn patience by letting others child, call your doctor, 1-800-4-A-CHILD go first. (1-800-422-4453), or a friend for support. • Read to child. Read to each other. To quit smoking, call • Teach child how to dial 911 in an 1-800-NO-BUTTS (1-800-662-8887) emergency. Child should know full name, address and phone number. • Teach child the difference between “good” and “bad” touch; how to say “no” to bad touch, and to tell you. 6-8 years