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Early Childhood Education and Care News
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August 3, 2021
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Kia ora, this week reducing the risk of CMV for pregnant women who work in and attend early education services. Also, how to recognise and prevent container baby syndrome in your service.
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Raise awareness to protect pregnant staff from CMV
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Women who have regular contact with young children, especially early educators and parents of children in child care, are at a greater risk of contracting a virus known as Cytomegalovirus (CMV).
For a small number of expectant mums, this virus can pose a serious risk to their baby and yet, according to support groups, the virus remains largely unknown in the general community.
CMV is harmless to most children and adults with healthy immune systems, but if a pregnant woman is infected with CMV, there is a risk that her unborn baby will also become infected (this is also referred to as congenital CMV).
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Container Baby Syndrome
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There are any number of products on the market designed to hold infants, such as bouncers, infant swings and support cushions, as well as those that are made to help babies in their physical development, such as floor seats, jumpers and baby walkers.
While these devices can be useful, enjoyable and even beneficial for short periods, problems arise when babies are left in them for extended periods each day.
Container baby syndrome (CBS) is one of the most significant issues that results from too much time spent in supportive devices, even including prams and strollers, highchairs and car seats.
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