Injury Causes
Name one of the most common causes of death in children
What are motor vehicle collisions, drowning, Fire, suffocation, falls, poisoning, burns?
Name something you can teach a young child to do if their clothes caught on fire.
What is Stop, Drop and Roll?
Name a safety hazard in the kitchen that could harm your toddler.
What are cleaning supplies, table cloths, pots on the stove with handles sticking out, hot ovens, scissors or knives, floor mats that don't have non slip rubber backings?
Name three things that you would put in a first Aid Kit.
What are bandages, gauze pads, safety pins, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, scissors, disposable gloves, large cloth that can be used as sling, small flashlight?
Your toddler was just bitten by his friend during a playdate-name what First aid thing you would do first.
What is wash skin with soap and water?
Babies heads are heavy and they can drown in as little water as this.
What is one inch?
Name the safest position for a very young baby to sleep in.
What is their back?
When buying toys for toddlers name some safety things to consider.
What are small loose parts, sharp edges, long strings on pull toys, lead paint?
You can use this to stop itching from a bug bite.
What is calamine lotion or a paste made from baking soda and water?
You were at the park and your toddler fell off the slide and you suspect his/her arm could be broken. Help is on it's way but it will be awhile before they arrive. What could you use as a temporary splint?
What is a book, umbrella, stick, board, thick padding like a towel and something to tie it into place like a scarf, string, belt, tie?
Out of 10 how many injuries could be prevented in children.
What is 9 out of 10 or 90%?
Babies from birth to 4 months can't move away from things that could smother them. Remembering this, name one thing you can do to prevent injury.
What is provide a firm, flat sleeping surface, don't leave a baby unattended on sofas or change tables?
Name one thing you can do to protect your toddler from the sun.
Apply sunscreen 15 minutes prior to going outside, put a hat on them, have UV resistant clothing, stay indoors or in the shade on high UV days or between 10-3, reapply sunscreen throughout the day, sunglasses with UV protection.
Your child got a nasty bump on their head-name three things you need to watch for.
What is unusual sleepiness, vomiting, blood or clear liquid coming from ears or nose, pupil of one eye becoming bigger than the other or eyes don't seem to move together?
Your toddler has shoved something into his nose or ears. Name what you should do.
What is get medical help to remove the object?
If you lived in a two story home name something that you can do to help prevent your crawling baby becoming injured in your home.
What is install baby gates at top and bottom of stairs?
Name one thing you can do to prevent a choking injury with your baby.
What is make sure when introducing foods there are no lumps, Keep small toy parts away from babies, always supervise your baby when they are eating, don't introduce solid foods until baby can sit and hold head up, only allow your child to eat when sitting?
Name the spot in your car that your baby/toddler is the safest.
What is rear-facing car seat, positioned in the middle of the back seat?
Name some foods that are common choking hazards for toddlers and/or babies.
What are grapes or hotdogs if not sliced in half lengthwise, popcorn, raw carrots or celery, apple skins, nuts?
Child proofing means making your home safe for your baby or toddler. Name some hazards you could look for in a home daycare you were thinking of enrolling them in.
What are electrical outlets having covers, fireplace screens, Child sized furniture/equipment, electrical cords, medicines, locks on cabinets, poisonous plants, pets, safe sleeping spaces?
Toddlers love to copy others-how can we keep them safe while having coffee time with our neighbor?
What is keep hot food and drinks out of reach?
Babies start moving and crawling around 7-12 months. Name some thing you can do to child proof your home and keep your baby safe.
What is install outlet covers, baby gates, keep blind cords up and away form baby, watch your baby constantly if near any water?
You are headed to the the park with your toddler, name some safety things to consider.
What is always check park visually for any dangerous substances or items, loose clothing or cords on your child's clothing, height and age appropriateness of equipment?
You think your child swallowed poison-name the first thing you would do.
What is call Poison Control? 1-800-222-1222 (keep this number in your cell phone address book)
You left your hot drink on the coffee table in the living room and your toddler has dumped it all over their hands. Name some things you can do to help.
What is run their hands under cool water until the pain stops and apply an antibiotic cream? (Get medical help if you see signs of infection such as swelling, a change in the colour of the burn or pus or if your child develops a fever)