Meeting Current Infant Care NeedsInfant care emerged from and is shaped by family needs. Review Table 1-1 (p. 4) and the "Current Trends in Development and Education" section (pp. 10-18) of the text.

Meeting Current Infant Care Needs

Infant care emerged from and is shaped by family needs. Review Table 1-1 (p. 4) and the "Current Trends in Development and Education" section (pp. 10-18) of the text. Consider these questions as you read:

• What conclusions can be drawn from the statistics presented in Table 1-1regarding infant care needs in the United States?
• How can current family needs shaping infant care be met within the context of developmentally appropriate infant settings?

With these thoughts in mind:

By Day 3:Post your thoughts regarding how infant settings can positively impact challenges facing families today. Cite references from the text to support your views.