Fire Safety
What alarm goes off when there is smoke or a fire
What should you do if you are not sure if a situation is an emergency?
Phone 911 anyway - the dispatcher will decide
What can you do to prevent a sunburn?
Wear sunscreen, a hat, and/or long sleeves
What should you never do to a baby?
Shake them
Name 2 qualities of a good babysitter
How do you stop smoke from entering a room?
What should you do if a stranger knocks on the door?
Do not answer, unless you were given instructions by the parents that they are expecting someone
What is the first thing you should do if a child gets heat burn on the hand?
Put the burned area in cool clean water
Name 2 reasons a baby might be crying
Needs to be burped, needs a diaper change, is hungry or tired
Name 2 things to fill out on the Babysitter's checklist
Emergency numbers, family information (address, phone number, special instructions (allergies, medications, bedtime routines, play areas, meals, snacks)
What is the Golden Rule if you smell smoke, hear a smoke detector, or see flames?
Life first, property second
What are 3 ways to prevent falls?
Help children go down the stairs, close the door to the basement, keep windows closed and balconies off limites
What are the 3 types of burns?
Heat, chemical, sunburn
What is the name of the syndrome where a baby cries a lot?
Colic
What are 3 ways to prevent childhood injuries?
Create a safe environment, supervise all activities, set a good example
What are the 3 elements involved in creating a fire?
Heat, fuel, oxygen
If a child's clothing catches on fire, you should
Tell them to stop, drop, and roll
To treat bumps or bruises from a fall down stairs, you should
Apply a cold, damp cloth, or ice pack - if you suspect a broken bone, call for help. Do not move the child unless absolutely necessary
List 3 tips for how to hold a baby
One hand under the baby's bottom and other hand under her neck/shoulder, hold her close, always support her head and neck
Name 4 tips on how to treat children
Be fair, be consistent, praise instead of punishment, be calm, firm, and friendly, get them to help you
What should you never do with a grease or electrical fire?
Put water on it
What are the 4 pictures and 3 shapes that tell you of danger
4 pictures - skeleton hand (corrosive), explosive, fire (flammable), skull and cross bones (poisonous)
3 shapes - octagon (stop sign), triangle (caution), diamond (warning)
What are 5 signs of an allergic reaction
When putting a baby to sleep in a crib, it is important to check:
That there are no small objects that can be swallowed
What are 5 tips on how to deal with a temper tantrum
Be calm, be firm, don't argue, slap, or yell at the child, don't leave the child alone