Being Prepared
List 3 common causes of injuries among young children.
car crashes, drowning, choking, suffocation, falls, poisoning, burns
What should be in the crib with your baby while they're sleeping?
nothing
Children are more likely to follow safe pedestrian rules, if their parents follow safe pedestrian rules themselves.
True or False?
TRUE
Always think about being a good role model, even when your child is an infant; they are watching!
If you have a question about your child's health, but cannot make it to the doctor, you can call Heath Link Alberta.
What is their number?
8-1-1
Phone lines open 24/7.
Food is the main cause of choking for babies.
What foods should parents be particularly careful of?
popcorn
candy
gum
grapes
hotdogs
A compression gate can go at the top of the stairs.
True or False? and Why?
False
It needs to be a gate that is screwed into the wall, so it is secure.
At what age can infants begin to wear sunscreen/bug repellant?
And which should be applied first?
6 months of age
Sunscreen should be applied and dry before bug repellant goes on.
BONUS: Should you put sunscreen on in the winter?
What is one thing you should NEVER put on a burn?
DO NOT put butter, cream or ointment on burns.
DO run the burned area under ROOM temperature running water for about 20 minutes.
Call 9-1-1 if you're not sure what to do, or in an emergency situation.
Name one thing you should check before giving your child a toy?
The recommended age of the toy
If buying a used toy, make sure there are no loose parts that baby could swallow.
Check about recalls for certain toys/products healthycanadians.gc.ca - product recalls (app too)
Although falls are the leading cause of injury for children of all ages, they are most prevalent during what years of a child's life?
The first year (46%)
Between ages 5-9 (56%)
What are some things to keep in mind when choosing an outdoor park or playground to play in?
use equipment properly
watch for signs of broken equipment
pay attention for any glass/garbage
summertime - play structures can get hot
appropriate clothes - no drawstrings, loose scarves, etc.
If you think your child has swallowed poison, what should you do?
Call PADIS - Poison and Drug Information Services at: 1-800-332-1414, and they will tell you what to do.
Phone lines are open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Children will drink these dangerous liquids because they are often brightly colored and look fun to play with.
What are these liquids?
cleaning products
laundry detergent/pods
e-cigarette cartridges
make-up products
Anything else?
Babies learn to crawl and move around between __ - __ months of age.
Name some safety hazards for crawling babies.
7-12 months
stairs
blind cords
electrical cords/outlets
ovens
List 3 things you can do to stay fire safe in your home.
have working smoke alarms
don't overload electrical outlets
have a fire escape plan
keep matches, lighters, and cigarettes out of reach
never lave candles unattended
dispose of and put out cigarettes completely
What are some things you can do to calm down when caring for a crying baby?
take a shower
count to 100 / count backwards
squeeze something soft like a pillow
call someone you trust to take over for a while
and so much more!