Baby Safety
The position to put babies in to sleep.
ECE programs must do this regarding transporting children for field trips.
What is: follow all state laws and requirements regarding transporting children for field trips? Find out what they are for Hawaii and create a written policy stating the rules, responsibilities and emergency procedures to be followed.
This is what you do with electrical outlets and cords to keep children safe.
What is make sure all outlets are covered with plastic caps, and no cords are on the floor that may cause falls (adhere them to the walls or keep them hidden)?
True or False: all animals are welcome into the classroom for children to experience a live animal.
FALSE. Not all animals are appropriate to have in the classroom. Animals that are allowed are: dogs, cats, ungulates, rodents and rabbits. They need to meet Standard 3.4.2.1: trained for the setting, certified by vet, up to date on shots and disease prevention. Talk to the vet about the risks that each animal poses to children.
This is how often you should check the playground for any potential hazards.
Daily before use. A staff member should always review a playground safety checklist before any children utilize the playground for the day.
True or False: Breast milk can be reheated in the microwave.
FALSE. Microwaves should not be used to warm baby bottles or food; uneven and extreme heating in microwaves cause burns.
What you should do when you or a child is exposed to any poisonous product or substance
What is: Call 1-800-222-1222 immediately for assistance?
This is what should be done to indoor carpets and rugs.
Carpets and rugs need to be secured with a non slip mat under them to prevent slipping.
What is 15-30 minutes before exposure to sun, and reapply at least every two hours during sun exposure (because children are actively running around and sweating)?
Which national government organization provides guidelines on what equipment and/or toys are considered safe for children and monitors products to ensure their safety?
What is Consumer Protection and Safety Commission (CPSC)? Go to www.cpsc.gov for more info.
The dimensions of any object that is considered a choking hazard for young children.
What is anything smaller than 1 ¼ inch in diameter and shorter than 2 ¼ inch in length?
What are: button batteries? Button batteries are swallowed by children, especially those younger than 4 years, and it often lodges in the esophagus causing burns within just 2 hours. More than 60 children have died from swallowing button batteries. If a child has swallowed a button-cell battery or a battery is lodged in his or her nose, ear or throat, seek treatment at a hospital immediately.
This is how often safety checks should be conducted in each classroom and outdoor play area of an ECE facility using a comprehensive health & safety facility checklist?
At least once a month. Use the Health and Safety Checklist from Model Child Care Health Policies, the items included on the checklist are the ones most commonly associated with significant injury. Look for these on a regularly scheduled basis to promote the health and safety of children and staff members.
What is 1 inch of water. Drowning is one of the leading cause of death in young children. Even younger children who are learning to walk who may topple into a larger bucket that is filled with water or other liquids.
Some common toy dangers to look out for
What is: sharp or broken edges; small parts; loud noises; sharp points; propelled objects; electric toys; long cords that can cause strangulation; wrong toy for wrong age?
What is soft bedding/objects, including pillows, blankets, stuff animals, and crib bumpers/padding?
The length of time you can leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
What is NEVER. Never leave a young child unattended in a vehicle. In 2018 alone, there were 52 child deaths from vehicular heat stroke; in most cases, children were forgotten in the car.
The type of surface that's required under indoor climbers.
What is an impact-absorbing surface? The surfacing should be warranted by the manufacturer to meet the play surface safety standards of ASTM international to cushion a fall from the highest point of equipment. Tumbling mats are not an acceptable safe surface alternative.
This must be in place around pools to be in compliance with safety laws.
What are proper locks/latches and secure fencing to surround the pool on all four sides of a pool?
True or False: Baby walkers that infants can move across the floor are a good way for them to learn how to walk.
FALSE. Baby walkers that infants can move across the floor are safety hazards (children have fallen over in them, pull objects down on themselves while in them, and got down steps inside them). They also do not truly help them to develop the gross motor muscles required to walk on their own.
This should never be around or near a babyʻs neck.
What is any kind of string or cord longer than 7"? Such as cords that hold a pacifier or toys with long cords and strings.
What are emergency contact and medical information for each child and a first aid kit? The emergency information should include parents’/guardians’ contact information and other specified medical or health information of the child, as well as emergency medical supplies as needed (e.g., epipens).
This is what you should do to top-heavy shelves and cubbies.
Bolt and secure top-heavy shelves and cubbies to the wall to prevent them from toppling over.
What must always happen when children interact with animals, especially in the classroom setting?
Always wash hands and SUPERVISE children with animals at all times! Make sure children wash hands prior to interacting with the animal and after interacting with the animal or the animals things. Supervision of the interaction is key, even if the children are familiar with the animal and the animal has never had a prior violent episode; both children & animals are very unpredictable.
This is the name of the organization you want to see on any art material you provide children so you know itʻs safe.
What is ACMI (Art and Creative Materials Institute)? Since 1940 ACMI has provided a certification program for childrenʻs art materials (read p. 39 in HYC).