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what are the leading cause of death among children in the United States
unintentional injuries
what is water safety
• never leave a child unattended near water
• teach children to swim at an appropriate age
• always supervise water time, including baths
how do you teach safety to kids?
• calmly but seriously talk to children about a
variety of potentially dangerous people and
situations, as well as safe ways to respond to
each
• teach children to be aware of their surroundings
and to avoid isolated areas
toy safety
only play with age-appropriate toys, always supervise play, discard broken toys and store toys in safe containers and locations
what can be addressed through awareness and prevention?
understanding risks and taking steps to guard against them can prevent dangerous incidents
Which apply to children and adolescents of all ages
car seat safety
Safety Promotion Techniques for infants include
Use a firm mattress with fitted sheet and remove all blankets and
toys
fall prevention
install bumpers on furniture edges and corners, limit access to windows and stairs
use safety belts in high chairs, strollers, shopping carts
what risks apply to all age groups
fire, pose a danger to all children, regardless of age
car seat safety
• use the appropriate car seat for age and weight
• be sure the seat is installed and buckled correctly
other safety ways for children toys
– baby-proofed home
• cover outlets, anchor heavy furniture
• use gates, locks, etc. to limit access to dangers
burn prevention
use stove’s back burners, avoid holding a child
while cooking, keep heated small appliances out
of reach and lower water heater settings
Include risks which vary by age
gun safety is less applicable to infants and toddlers than preschoolers and elementary-aged children and become a the larger concern for preteens and teenagers
Which apply to children and adolescents of
most ages
safety in public
food safety
– choking prevention
• provide only age-appropriate foods, do not provide toys with small
parts and always supervise baby
playground safety
only allow children on well-maintained, age-
appropriate equipment and always supervise play
Which apply to children and adolescents of all ages
water safety
what is safety in public
instruct children regarding when and how far
they can be separated from a guardian
teach children their full name, home address,
telephone number,
poison prevention
read product labels, store poisonous products out of reach and never leave them unattended
street and driveway safety
use extreme caution when driving in parking lots,
driveways and neighborhoods and teach children to be aware of vehicles, stay out of the road and only cross the street with an adult