Newborn care: “A newborn can’t hold its head up”Soins au nouveau-né : « Un nouveau-né ne peut pas tenir sa tête »

Understand the documentsComprendre les documents Entry · A2 Core · B1

1. Clip: where did most East End mothers give birth in the 1950s?
2. Bath time: why must the mother support the baby’s head?
3. Bath time: what can the baby already do? Give two things.
4. Bath time: how do you test the water?
5. Bath time: what is the absolute rule in the bath?
6. Bath time: why does a baby cry? Give two possible reasons.
7. Then and now: how should a baby sleep today?
8. Then and now: what are the first gestures for a choking baby?

A. Baby words Entry · A2

Match.

1. a cot: a) a bed for a baby b) a coat
2. a nappy: a) a short sleep b) une couche
3. a bottle: a) a biberon b) a bath
4. to wrap: a) to cover with a towel or blanket b) to wash
5. to choke: a) to cough because something blocks the throat b) to sing
6. to comfort: a) to make a baby feel better b) to feed a baby

B. Complete the advice for a young parent Entry · A2

Use each word once.

supportelbowalonebackwrapfeednappycry

1. Always ______ the baby’s head.
2. Test the water with your ______.
3. Never leave the baby ______ in the bath.
4. Put the baby to sleep on his ______.
5. After the bath, ______ him in a warm towel.
6. You can ______ him every three hours.
7. Change his ______ after the meal.
8. Babies ______ when they are hungry.

C. Then or now? Entry · A2

Write T (1950s) or N (today), or B (both).

1. Most babies are born at home.
2. Most babies are born in hospital.
3. Babies sleep on their back.
4. The midwife visits the mother at home after the birth.
5. You test the bath water with your elbow.

D. Verb or noun? Core · B1

Find the noun.

1. to feed → ______
2. to cry → ______
3. to breathe → ______
4. to choke → ______
5. to support → ______
6. to comfort → ______

E. The right preposition Core · B1

Complete with on, in, under, against, with.

1. Put the baby to sleep ______ his back.
2. He sleeps ______ his own cot.
3. Put your hand ______ his head.
4. Hold him ______ you.
5. Test the water ______ your elbow.

1. Recognise Entry · A2

Now, past or future?

1. He can see your face.
2. He will be able to sit up at six months.
3. My grandmother could not go to hospital.
4. He can’t hold his head up.
5. When will he be able to walk?
6. In 1955, the midwife could come every day.

2. can or can’t? Entry · A2

A newborn… Complete.

1. A newborn ______ walk.
2. A newborn ______ cry.
3. A newborn ______ recognise his mother’s voice.
4. A newborn ______ talk.
5. A newborn ______ hold his head up.
6. A newborn ______ see a face that is close.

3. Transform into the future Core · B1

Use will be able to.

1. He can’t smile yet. (six weeks)
2. He can’t sit up yet. (six months)
3. He can’t eat with a spoon yet. (six months)
4. He can’t walk yet. (about one year)
5. He can’t say “Mummy” yet. (about one year)

4. Then and now Core · B1

Make sentences with could (then) and can (now).

1. give birth at home / give birth in hospital
2. see a midwife at home / see a midwife or a health visitor at home
3. not / call an ambulance easily / call 15 from any phone

5. Explain to a parent Core · B1

For each ability, give the safety advice that follows.

1. He can’t hold his head up.
2. He can roll over at four months.
3. He can’t control his temperature well.
4. He can put things in his mouth.

6. Your production Core · B1

Write a short “What can your baby do?” card for parents in a crèche: four things he can do, two things he can’t do yet, two things he will be able to do soon.

1. Your card.