DOD
4 Domains of Developemnt
Physical, Intellectual, Emotional and Social
Ways to prevent accidents with children
Create a safe environment, model safe behaviors and watching children carefully
Physical
Growth of the body the development of fine and gross motor skills
Steps to prevent shaken baby syndrome
When caregiver is getting overwhelmed they need to place the baby in a safe space (crib or playpen) and walk away until they have calmed down
Intellectual
How people think and learn and how people express what they know
Ways to teach children about safety rules
Model good behavior, give explanations for safety rules, practice safety skills frequently and set good boundaries about safety issues
Emotional/Social
Interactions with people and social groups, disposition, and emotions.
immunization
A process by which resistance to an infectious disease is induced or augmented.
Environment
Includes all the conditions and situations that surround and affect a child. You experience both a physical environment (food, rest, etc.) and social environment (interactions and experiences with others).
Allergy
Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances.