Safety Skills
What would you if the power went out when babysitting
Find a flashlight and call a back-up adult.
Do preschoolers need constant supervision?
Yes
What are the 2 things that let you know something is a "threat to life"?
It is urgent and serious!
A child is eating grapes and starts coughing. What should you do?
Stay with them and encourage them to cough.
Give an example of providing comfort as a behavior management tip
hugs, stuffy, soothing words
Someone calls the house and you don't recognize the number. What should you do?
Let it go to voicemail.
What age group has a short attention span and enjoys simple games?
Toddler
Who could be a back-up adult?
How many abdominal thrusts does someone get before you check your position and the child?
5
What is an example of giving choices for behavior management?
What would you do if you were home alone after school and someone knocked at the door?
Don't answer unless it is someone you're expecting. Use a peephole or door viewer before opening.
Which age group may challenge rules?
School-age
A child has a nosebleed with a small amount of blood? Can you handle it yourself, call a back up adult or call 911?
Handle it yourself
If a choking child loses consciousness, what should you do?
Lower them to the ground and call 911
If you are using take a break/start over with a 3 year old, how long should the break be?
3 minutes
The High Five Information for your parents
Who, what, where, when and How
How old are pre-schoolers?
3-5 years old
A child you are babysitting knocks out a permanent tooth. What should you do?
Call back up adult immediately. Find the tooth and put it in cow's milk or clean water. Only handle by the top (not roots)
List 3 foods that are a choking hazard to young childen?
hard candy, nuts, hot dogs, grapes, peanut butter
If a child has been crying for 30 minutes, can you handle it yourself or do you need a backup adult?
Back up adult
The Safety Signal
I'm ready to be picked up now.
How many years of experience should you have before sitting for a infant less than 6 months old?
2
What are two common allergens?
Bees, nuts, wheat, dairy
You should use chocking infant rescue technique if the child is how old?
Under one year
What is an example of when....then?
When you put your pjs on we will watch a movie.