Mothers Of Toddlers Research Articles

Tackling Toddler Malnutrition: Exploring Maternal Influences on Wasting

Wasting is a state of malnutrition in toddlers, where Weight-for-Height is between -3 and less than -2 standard deviations for children aged 0-59 months. Wasting has been prioritized in the health development plan for RPJMN 2020-2024. The aim of this research is to identify maternal determinant factors causing wasting incidents. The research design is a case-control study. This research is a narrative literature review, A literature search was carried out, using PubMed and the Google database, to identify articles, published during a period of 12 years (2011-2023). The key-words used for searching these articles were wasting, malnutrition, and under 5 children. The research has involved an assessment of 34 studies obtained from PubMed and Google's database regarding maternal factors causing occurrences of wasting in toddlers. Based on the conducted assessment, maternal factors causing wasting in toddlers include education, knowledge, occupation, parenting style, BMI, age, and birth spacing. The government needs to focus on enhancing nutritional knowledge among mothers of toddlers and implement programs aimed at improving parenting styles for these mothers. Keywords: Wasting, Maternal Factors, Knowledge, Age, Parenting Style

Severity of developmental delay and parenting behavior in toddlers with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

The presence of a neurodevelopmental disability (ND) represents an adverse condition for child's development and parent-child relationship, and it is reasonable to assume that the severity of delay may influence parenting behavior. Previous research, however, did not specifically address this issue. This cross-sectional study compared parental behaviors of mothers of toddlers with moderate/severe or mild/borderline developmental delay and mothers of toddlers with typical development, while considering maternal emotional states. A total of 88 dyads with children aged between 12 and 47 months participated in a 10-min video-recorded interaction then coded with the PICCOLO, a validated observation checklist that assesses four dimensions of parenting: affection, responsiveness, encouragement, and teaching. The mothers also fulfilled two standardized questionnaires assessing parental stress and presence of depressive symptoms. MANOVA and MANCOVA models were used to explore between-group differences in specific parenting dimensions, also considering parental stress. Mothers of toddlers with ND were less responsive than the comparison group, while the presence of a moderate/severe developmental delay specifically affected teaching behaviors. No differences emerged for affection and encouragement behaviors. Importantly, although mothers of toddlers with moderate/severe ND reported higher child-related dysfunctional interaction stress, this did not directly affect parenting behaviors. These findings highlight how the presence of a disability and the severity of developmental delay can affect specific dimensions of parenting (i.e., responsiveness, teaching) and might inform clinical practice and research on early parental interventions.

Factors Associated with Stunting Incidence in Gemawang Sub-district, Temanggung Regency

Despite various stunting prevention efforts implemented through policies and programs of the Regional Government and the Health Office of Temanggung Regency stunting cases in Temanggung Regency. This study aims to identify the factors associated with stunting in Gemawang Subdistrict, Temanggung Regency. This study used quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 222 respondents who were mothers of toddlers participated in this study. The study found a significant relationship between low-birth weight (LBW) and stunting incidence in toddlers (p = 0.001). Other factors such as immunization status (p = 0.859), exclusive breastfeeding (p = 0.460), early initiation of breastfeeding (p = 0.509), formula feeding (p = 0.884), the presence of smokers at home (p = 0.231), history of infectious diseases (p = 0.559) and history of diarrheal (p = 0.180). showed no significant relationship with stunting incidence. Based on these findings stunting in Gemawang Subdistrict, Temanggung Regency, focus on monitoring and evaluating the nutritional status of pregnant women, as well as providing education on adolescent nutrition to prepare for pregnancy to prevent LBW, which is a key factor associated with stunting in toddlers.

Provoked and unprovoked aggression in toddlerhood: Evaluating measurement invariance and latent means across gender, age, and time.

This paper re-examined the factor structure of a recently developed parent report of aggression, the Provoked and Unprovoked Aggression Questionnaire, and evaluated measurement invariance and latent mean differences across gender, age, and time. Participants were 333 mothers of toddlers (younger age group: n = 167, 53.9% boys, Mage Time 1 = 18.30 months, SD = 0.45; older age group: n = 166, 48.8% boys, Mage Time 1 = 24.29 months, SD = 0.38) who filled out provoked (eightitems) and unprovoked (fiveitems) aggression scales twice over a 3-month period. We found evidence for the configural, metric, and scalar measurement invariance-a requirement needed to make a meaningful comparison between aggression means across gender, age groups, and time. When comparing means for boys and girls, gender differences emerged earlier for unprovoked than provoked aggression. Also, the frequency of provoked aggression increased among younger, but not older, toddlers. By developing a brief parental report of aggression in toddlerhood, we hope to fill a void of early aggression measures that tap the contextual variability in aggressive behaviors, and thereby stimulate more research to further our understanding of different types of aggression and their correlates in toddlerhood.

Gerakan Melek Gizi dan Personal Hygiene pada Ibu Balita untuk Pengendalian Stunting di Ciputat, Tangerang Selatan

Background: The prevalence of stunting in Indonesia is still higher than the global stunting problem. Banten is one of the provinces adjacent to DKI Jakarta, but the prevalence of stunting is still quite high, almost the same as the national prevalence. This program aims to improve knowledge, attitudes, and nutritional and personal hygiene practices among mothers of toddlers to control stunting. Method: The partners of this program are mothers of toddlers who attend Kindergarten Aisyiyah Legoso, Ciputat, and representatives of 17 teachers. The activities carried out include counseling and emotional demonstrations. An Emo demo is an activity to convey a simple message by touching emotions, for example, through games. Two demonstrations were carried out: 1) the impact of nutritional deficiencies on stunting and 2) puzzle games to fill toddlers' plates. Results: 76.9% of participants had good nutritional knowledge. Before being exposed to the program, more than half of the participants had a positive nutritional attitude. After being exposed to the program, most participants (84.6%) had a positive nutritional attitude, and only 15.4% had a neutral nutritional attitude. Conclusion: This program has succeeded in improving knowledge and attitudes about nutrition and personal hygiene in mothers of toddlers, which is expected to improve practices related to nutrition and personal hygiene in their toddlers, thereby helping to control stunting rates.

Policy analysis of the ISPA control program for toddlers in the working area of the Ngegong Health Center in Madiun City

ARI is an infectious disease that causes the main cause of death in the world, especially in infants and children. In the Ngegong Community Health Center working area, in 2021 there were 957 ISPA cases recorded, and in 2022 this increased to 2288 cases with a total of 125 ISPA cases in toddlers in 2021-2022, which is still relatively high. The research used qualitative methods, carried out at the Ngegong Community Health Center, Madiun City from June to July 2023. The informants were determined using purposive sampling. Primary data was obtained from the results of in-depth interview texts, document review, and observations with informants. The data obtained was analyzed qualitatively and described descriptively. The research results showed that nursing staff, funds were still included in the program in general, facilities and infrastructure were available, planning was carried out at the same UKP cadre and pramin refresher meeting, but there was no evidence of minutes, organization was already in place and those involved were midwives, nurses and doctor, there is an approach through the village head, monitoring the ISPA evaluation at the Puskesmas in the form of a visit by the health service and a report is made. The P2ISPA activity program at the Health Center is reported by the person in charge every month. It was concluded that the ISPA control program at the Ngegong Community Health Center in Madiun City had not been effective. It is hoped that Health Center will prioritize controlling ISPA by increasing the public's understanding (mothers of toddlers) about ISPA on an ongoing basis, and the management and eradication of ISPA cases that have been implemented is expected to be further improved.

Evaluation of Local Supplementary Feeding Program in Toddler Nutrition Recovery House (Pelita) in Kedung Banteng District, Tegal Regency

<div><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="top"><p><em>One approach taken to reduce the prevalence of stunting is by providing additional recovery food to malnourished toddlers. The Rumah Pelita supplementary food program has been running in Kedung Banteng District since 2020. In the implementation of the Rumah Pelita Program, there are still existing cases of stunting and the nutritional status of targets and there has never been an evaluation of the Rumah Pelita program. The aim of the research is to determine the evaluation of the supplementary feeding program made from local food in Kedungbanteng District, Tegal Regency in terms of input, process and output aspects. This research method is qualitative research which is descriptive and evaluative in nature. The research period is January-March 2023. The research was conducted in 5 villages in the Kedungbanteng Community Health Center area. The main informants were 1 nutrition officer and 5 village midwives, and triangulation informants were 5 Rumah Pelita cadres and 5 mothers of toddlers. Data collection used in-depth interviews, while the source triangulation method was used to validate the data. Research data analysis is data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that the number of cadres is still insufficient, and there are still villages that have not budgeted for equipment rental and transportation for cadres, there are deficiencies in reporting and recording and there are still toddlers who experience stunting. There needs to be integration of central and regional government policies regarding handling stunting in toddlers, so that there is a division of the budget for handling stunting. and it is recommended that health workers provide health education about stunting prevention and routinely monitor the development of toddlers. </em></p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><strong><em>Keyword: Stunting, Policy, Nutrition, Provision of supplementary food, Toddler</em></strong>

Analysis of Stunting Incidents Based on Mother's Knowledge

Every parent does not want stunting cases to occur in their children. Stunting in children can be caused by direct and indirect factors. One direct cause is a lack of nutritious food intake. The role of parents, especially mothers, as indirect causes plays a vital role in fulfilling children's nutrition. This research aims to analyze the relationship between a mother's knowledge and the incidence of stunting. The research method uses an analytical survey with a cross-sectional approach. The sampling technique used purposive sampling, totaling 68 respondents, with the criteria being mothers who had toddlers aged 1-2 years. Research location in the city of Bekasi, Indonesia. The research instrument used a questionnaire and measurements of body length compared with age. Data analysis with bivariate and univariate statistics. The research results show that the majority of mothers have good knowledge, and the majority do not experience stunting. Statistical tests using Chi-Square show that there is a significant relationship between mothers' knowledge about nutrition and the incidence of stunting in mothers of toddlers 1-2 years old. The contribution of this research is evidence that mother's knowledge is essential for children's growth. One alternative strategy to overcome the increase in stunting cases is to strengthen the understanding of mothers.

Increasing Knowledge and Parenting Patterns of Stunting Toddlers in Stunting Toddler Mothers in Jatikuwung Jatipuro Village, Karanganyar

Background: Based on the 2022 SSGI survey, the prevalence of stunting under five in Indonesia is still quite large, namely 21.6%. The Regent of Karanganyar, through a 2023 Decree, stated that the highest locus of stunting in Jatipuro Karanganyar District is Jatikuwung Village. This activity aims to increase stunting knowledge to reduce stunting in Jatikuwung Jatipuro Village. Method: The activity began with secondary data analysis and continued with offline and online Focus Group Discussions (FGD) with 44 participants consisting of Regency, Subdistrict, and Village TPPS Teams. This activity will occur during June 2023 at the Jatikuwung Village Hall, Kec. Jatipuro. Results: From the results of the intervention implemented, it can be seen that there has been an increase in knowledge among mothers of stunting toddlers in the very good category from 41.6% to 75%. Conclusion: Knowledge of toddler mothers, pregnant women, and cadres increased after receiving counseling about stunting and parenting patterns.

Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Perkembangan Motorik Balita di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kampa Kabupaten Kampar Provinsi Riau

Toddlerhood is a critical period that determines the growth and development of children. According to UNICEF in 2015, the number of motor development disorders in children was 3 million (27.5%). The results of the 2012 SDKI showed that the number of early childhood (0-6 years) was 26.1 million, about 14.1 per cent had developmental delays. Based on the results of monitoring in the Kampa Community Health Centre working area, Tanjung Berulak village is the village with the highest percentage of developmental delays in toddlers. The purpose of the study was to analyse the relationship between education, occupation, and parenting patterns of mothers with the development of mokorik toddlers in the working area of the Kampa puskesmas in Kampar district in 2022. This study used a cross sectional design. The population is all toddlers who have KMS. Samples were taken from a total population of 52 toddlers. The research location is in Tanjung Berulak village, Kampa health centre working area, Kampar Regency. Data analysis using Fisher's Exact statistical test. The results of the study showed a relationship between education, occupation, and parenting of mothers with motor development of toddlers in the Kampa Health Centre Working Area in 2022. It is expected that health workers can increase preventive efforts through health promotion for mothers of toddlers related to delays in motor development.

Class for Mothers of Toddlers to increase knowledge about Stunting

World Health Organization (2014), stunting is considered an irreversible growth disorder which is mostly influenced by inadequate nutritional intake and recurrent infections during the first 1000 days of life. Based on incidence, stunting is mild if the prevalence is between 20%-29%, it is said to be moderate if it is between 30%-39% and it is said to be severe if it is > ͢ 40%. The method used in this research is a quasi experiment. The design used is a one group pre test and post test design, which is a research design that is used by giving an initial test and a final test to a single group research sample. The research design is one group pre test and post test design. The sample in the research was total sampling, that is, all mothers who had babies aged 0-5 years were sampled, namely 42 mothers. The data collection method uses primary data collected through a questionnaire in the form of closed ended questions which are formed with multiple choices, namely by providing several answers/alternatives, and the respondent only chooses one of them that is in accordance with his opinion. Based on the results of bivariate analysis using the paired t test, the p value = 0.001 (p <0.05) with a confidence level of 95%. This p value statistically shows that there is an influence of Booklet Media on Increasing Mothers' Knowledge in Stunting Prevention in Selat Lancang Subdistrict in 2023. Conclusion: There is an Influence of Booklet Media on Increasing Maternal Knowledge in Stunting Prevention in Selat Lancang Subdistrict in 2023 with a total of 42 respondents. significant relationship with a p value of 0.001.

PENGARUH PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN MEDIA AUDIO VISUAL TENTANG STUNTING TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP IBU BALITA DI DESA MUARA ADANG

Stunting is a condition that signifies characterized by insufficient child growth, impacting both their physical and cognitive development. This condition stems from prolonged malnutrition, resulting in children being shorter than their peers and experiencing cognitive delays. The aim of this research was to explore how educating mothers of toddlers in Muara Adang Village about stunting through audio-visual media could affect their knowledge and attitudes toward this issue. This research utilized a quantitative research design, employing a Quasi-Experimental approach., specifically employing a one-group pretest-posttest methodology. The study population consisted of 56 individuals selected through purposive sampling. Data collection involved the use of pretest and posttest questionnaires and employed the The Wilcoxon test was performed with a significance level of p = 0.05. The results demonstrated a significant effect of health education delivered through audiovisual media on the knowledge of mothers in Muara Adang Village, as indicated by The p-value obtained was 0.000 (<0.05). Additionally, there was a significant impact of health education through audiovisual media on the dental and oral hygiene practices of mothers in Muara Adang Village, as indicated by a p-value of 0.002 (<0.05). Consequently, the delivery of health education through audiovisual media effectively improved mothers' understanding of stunting, their practices related to oral hygiene, and their overall expectations. This educational approach empowered them to enhance their knowledge of stunting by actively seeking information independently from various sources.

Edukasi Pemenuhan Nutrisi sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Stunting menggunakan Media Audio Visual

Stunting is an irreversible growth disorder caused by a lack of nutritional intake during pregnancy (during 1,000 HPK), therefore, babies aged 0 to 2 years must receive balanced and optimal nutritional intake, because this period is the golden period of growth and development. child. Stunting is caused by a lack of understanding about how to overcome health problems (nutrition intake), therefore it is necessary to prevent stunting as an effort to increase health knowledge through education. Community service aims to find out how education about fulfilling nutrition in efforts to prevent stunting has an impact on increasing knowledge. The method of implementing counseling is carried out through face-to-face meetings and discussions which are considered more effective, where the activity begins with giving a pre-test questionnaire to measure the level of knowledge of mothers of toddlers, then the presentation of the material that takes place allows the audience to pay attention and focus on audio-visual videos regarding nutritional needs. To prevent stunting, evaluation of the results of the activity is carried out by administering a post-test questionnaire in the form of questions regarding the material that has been presented. This community service was carried out on September 18 2023 in Salekoe sub-district, East Wara sub-district, Palopo City, attended by 40 participants, all of whom were mothers of toddlers. The results showed that there was a significant influence on increasing respondents' knowledge before and after being given counseling with a p-value = 0.00 (p<0.05), where there were 20% of respondents who had good knowledge during the pre-test and this increased to 55% of respondents at the time of the post-test, 25% of respondents had sufficient knowledge about stunting at the time of the pre-test and this increased to 32.5% of respondents at the time of the post-test, 55% of respondents had insufficient knowledge at the time of the pre-test and decreased to 12.5% of respondents at the time post-test. The next follow-up is that health workers are expected to be able to use audio-visual videos in efforts to prevent stunting to increase knowledge among mothers of toddlers so that they can reduce the prevalence of stunting.

Empowering Cadres to Prevent Stunting

The Province of the Special Region of Yogyakarta has a low stunting rate of 19.8%, however, Bantul Regency has a higher prevalence of stunting than the world's stunting prevalence of 22.9%. Factors causing stunting nutritional problems include direct and indirect factors. Direct factors include infectious diseases and food intake, while indirect factors include food supplies at home and parenting. The prevalence of stunting under five in Timbulharjo Village, one of the villages in Bantul Regency, is 9.48% of a total of 1371 toddlers. Meanwhile, the prevalence of stunting under five aged 24-59 months is 10.13% of 829 and the prevalence of stunting under two years is 8.49 % of 542 children in 2019. Therefore, various efforts have been made by the Ministry of Health, but until now the stunting rate is still high. There needs to be cooperation from various sectors in handling stunting. Besides that, it is also necessary to have the participation of the community and cadres as the front guard. A lecture method related to stunting prevention from adolescence, pregnancy, and after birth was used in this activity. There was a pre-test and a post-test. The pre-test and post-test results showed an increase in the knowledge of cadres and mothers of toddlers regarding stunting prevention. Statistically, this difference is very significant (p<0.05). This increase in knowledge must be carried out continuously to increase the knowledge of the cadres so that they can disseminate it to the people in their environment.

Empowerment of pregnant women and mothers of toddlers in increasing stunting knowledge

Stunting is a health problem that threatens the quality of human resources. The incidence of stunting in Indonesia is still above the target set by the World Health Organization. This is reflected in the creation of a policy to accelerate stunting reduction through Presidential Decree number 72 of 2021. Gunungkidul is the district with the highest number of stunting incidents in the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province. One of the factors that influences the incidence of stunting is the mother's knowledge about stunting. The aim of this service is to increase mothers' knowledge regarding stunting as an effort to prevent stunting incidents. The method used in this service is the lecture method using modules and discussion media. The results of this activity were attended by 26 pregnant women and mothers with children aged 0-5 years. As a result of this activity, participants experienced an increase in knowledge of 28.07. It is hoped that this increase in knowledge will enhance maternal participation in providing nutrition for babies to prevent stunting.

Peningkatan Pengetahuan Ibu Balita Tentang Stunting Dengan Upaya Perbaikan Gizi 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan

Data from the Indonesian Nutrition Status Survey (SSGI), the stunting rate in West Sumatra in 2021 was 23.3%, which is below the national average. In 2022 there will be an increase from 1.9% to 25.2%, so that it is currently above the national average, namely 21.6%. Stunting prevention efforts are focused on 1000 HPK, because this period is an important period in determining the quality of life of children. This community service activity aims to help increase the knowledge of mothers of toddlers about stunting so that it can improve the nutritional status of children under five and also the knowledge gained can be disseminated by mothers of toddlers who receive the training. The method used is through brainstorming, lectures. Resource persons for this activity include the person in charge of the health center health promotion program, a team of midwifery lecturers at the University of West Sumatra. Community service activities ran well and smoothly, participants who took part in the counseling were able to explain the meaning of stunting, how to prevent stunting, signs and symptoms of stunting, and how to detect stunting. The hope is that there will be an increase in good nutritional status and reduce the incidence of stunting.

Education and training on preparing complementary feeding (MP-ASI) from local ingredients to prevent stunting

Stunting can occur during fetal development and becomes apparent when the child reaches two years of age. Without proper intervention, such as balanced catch-up growth, stunting can lead to decreased overall growth. This issue is a significant public health concern, associated with an elevated risk of morbidity, mortality, and impediments to both motor and mental development. One proactive approach to address stunting involves education and training in the preparation of Complementary Feeding (MP-ASI) using locally sourced snakehead fish and Moringa leaves. Our observations, conducted until September 2022, revealed that out of 109 children in Sidoarum Village, 34 were identified as stunted. Our initiative commenced with socialization efforts and progressed to educational sessions and practical training in MP-ASI preparation using local ingredients. Participants in these sessions included 40 mothers of toddlers. Notably, 75% of the participants demonstrating high knowledge following the stunting education and MP-ASI preparation training. In addition to enhancing maternal understanding of stunting prevention, our service providers conducted assessments of toddlers' growth and development.

PENGARUH EDUKASI PMBA TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN IBU BALITA DI KAMPUNG KELUARGA BERKUALITAS DESA TUMIANG KABUPATEN BENGKAYANG

Background: In 2022, SSGI data shows that Indonesia was 21.6% stunting, West Kalimantan 27.8%, and Bengkayang Regency 30.1%. This data shows that stunting is higher in Bengkayang Regency than in Indonesia and West Kalimantan. Intake of food is the direct cause of stunting. At 1000 HPK, intake has a significant impact on promoting growth and development in infants and toddlers. One way to reduce stunting rates is to increase knowledge about infant and child feeding (also known as PMBA). The purpose of this research is to determine the level of knowledge of mothers of toddlers in Tumiang Village, Bengkayang Regency's Quality Family Village (Kampung KB). Method: The study was conducted quasy-experimentally with a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The study's participants were 30 mothers with toddlers aged 6 to 59 months living in the Quality Family Village in Tumiang Village, Bengkayang Regency. Intervention carried out PMBA education four times in a month. Pre- and post-test questionnaires were used. The data were analysed using T-Paired. Results: The mother's knowledge level score before and after PMBA training ranged from 4.83 to 7.10. This indicates that the mother's knowledge score increased by 2.27 before and after PMBA training. The T-Paired test results in a 0.000 p-value < 0.05. Conclusion: Increasing mother's feeding knowledge before and after PMBA training can accelerate stunting reduction in Quality Family Village, Tumiang Village, Bengkayang Regency. Advice: PMBA training for toddler mothers can prevent stunting. Keywords: Knowledge of Mothers, PMBA Education, Quality Family Village, Stunting, Tumiang Village

Effectiveness of Health Promotion on the Knowledge and Attitudes of Mothers of Toddlers regarding Stunting at the Siatasbarita Community Health Center, Siatasbarita District in 2022

<div><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="top"><p><em>Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that can cause growth disorders in children. Health promotion is a very necessary effort to reduce stunting rates. Health promotion is provided to the community so people know, want and can maintain and improve their health. One strategy is advocacy, namely providing information through counselling in collaboration with toddler integrated healthcare centre. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of health promotion on mothers' knowledge and attitudes about stunting. This type of research is quasi-experimental with a pretest and posttest group design. The research was conducted from June to November 2022 in Sitompul Village and Lumban Siagian Jae Village. The population was mothers who had stunted toddlers in Sitompul Village and Lumban Siagian Jae Village, the sample was 40 mothers who came to the integrated healthcare center. The sampling technique was Accidental Sampling, namely several mothers who came to the integrated healthcare center in August. and September 2022. data collection using a questionnaire. Data analysis using bivariate analysis using the Wilcoxon test. The results showed that there was an effect of counselling on knowledge (p-value=0.000) < 0.05, and there was no effect of counselling on mothers' attitudes about stunting (p-value=0.317) > 0.05</em> <em>at Siatas Barita Health Center, Siatas Barita District. Counselling effectively increases knowledge but does not improve mothers' attitudes about stunting. It is hoped that health workers will improve their approach to mothers to increase their knowledge and attitudes about stunting to prevent and treat stunting in children.</em></p><p><em> </em></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><strong><em>Keywords: Attitude, Effectiveness, Health Promotion, Knowledge, Stunting</em></strong></p>

A Healthy Dental Nutrition Card as A Parenting Pattern to Prevent Stunting in Toddlers

Background: The healthy teeth nutrition card (Kartu Nutrisi Gigi Sehat) is a development model for parenting patterns to prevent stunting in toddlers. These cards were developed for young children and are efficient for children and health practitioners to carry and play with. It is hoped that parenting patterns in the form of healthy dental nutrition can prevent caries which affects food intake and nutritional status. The aim of the research is to develop a healthy dental nutrition card as a parenting pattern to prevent stunting in toddlers.
 Method: This research is Research and Development (R&D), carried out at Posyandu Widuri VI, Paal Lima Village, Jambi City. Media and material validation involved 6 experts. The research subjects were 16 toddlers, 4 cadres, 4 community health center staff, 2 PKK people, and 16 mothers of toddlers. The data collected using questionnaires. 
 Results: Healthy dental nutrition cards are very eligible for use to promote dental health as a parenting pattern to prevent stunting in toddlers.
 Conclusion: It is recommended that future research test the effectiveness of healthy dental nutrition cards