Ways to Prevent Injuries at Home

1. Ways to PreventInjuries at Home 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

2. Childproofing the Home What does this statement mean? The best way to find the dangers a child might encounter is to explore the home at his or her level “You may feel silly, but a few self-conscious minutes are better than years of regret.” Explain in your own words what you think this means. 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

3. Childproofing the Home What is the best way to go about looking at childproofing the home? • Ask yourself what looks temping and what is within reach of small children. • Check the carpet for hidden dangers like buttons, pins or coins. • Cover all unused electrical outlets. • Don’t be afraid to say …… NO!!!! 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

4. Safety in the Kitchen What are safety precautions that parents need to follow in the kitchen to keep children free from injuries? • Keep children in a secure chair • Young children should be supervised at all times 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

5. Safety in the Kitchen Can you think of any safety precautions that deal with glasses or knives and forks? 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

6. Safety in the Kitchen How can tablecloths, placemats and appliances be hazards to children? 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

7. Safety in the Kitchen How should the pot handles be turned when cooking? 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

8. Safety in the Bathroom What do you need to do to make the bathroom safe for a child? • Keep products out of child's reach • Unplug appliances when not in use • Install a toilet lid lock 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

9. Safety around Heat Sources • Keep guards around open heaters, radiators, and floor furnaces • Teach children that the heat source is “hot” 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

10. Home Fires What do you need to teach children about home fires? Things you should do to keep children safe…….. • Keep matches, lighters, cigarettes, and candles out of the reach of children. • Install smoke detectors • Have a fire extinguishers • Plan escape routes and teach to children 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

11. Firearm Safety • Guns kill more that 10 children every day. • Adults need to teach children that guns are not toys and must not be handled by children. 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

12. What else do you know about firearm safety? Precautions you can take…….. • Take the ammunition out • Lock the firearm up, out of the reach of children • Store the ammunition in a separate place 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

13. Bathing Children Safely Is it safe to leave a child alone in the bathtub? • Never leave child alone at bath time • Use nonslip mat in the tub • Set water below 120 F • Use only 2 to 3 inches of water when bathing a child 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

14. Preventing Falls How can a parent prevent falls in the home? • Be aware of heights • Keep stairs safe • Install safety gates • Keep windows locked and screens in place • Prevent access to extension cords and ladders • Use night lights 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

15. Making Cribs and Beds Safe How far apart do the slats need to be in a crib to keep a baby’s head from becoming stuck? Slats should be no more than 2 3/8 inches apart. Mattress should be firm and fit crib exactly, with no gaps When lowered, crib sides should be about 9 inches above the mattress to keep the baby from falling out The latch to lower and raise sides should lock securely 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

16. Making Cribs and Beds Safe Why should all stuffed animals and fluffy blankets, and pillows be removed from the crib when child is sleeping? This could cause suffocation. 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

17. Keeping mealtimes safe Children love to try new foods. What are foods that children do not need to try early in life because of possible allergic reactions? • Eggs, citrus fruits, honey, peanut butter, corn, or shellfish during their first year of life • Also…… • Handle food properly to prevent food poisoning • Avoid foods that could get lodged in a baby’s throat • Avoid any hard round food that can get stuck in a baby’s throat 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

18. Preventing suffocation • Remove all stuffed animals from the crib at night • Keep plastic bags away from children 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

19. Preventing poisoning • Request child-resistant packaging when possible. • But keep in mind that child-resistant does not mean childproof. • These medicines still need to be locked out of reach. 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

20. This is a tube tester. What do you think it might be used for? Toy Safety • Small toys and toy parts that can choke young children • If a toy or object fits into the cylinder below, it’s a potential danger to the child. • Children 3 years and younger should not have toys that fits in this tube. 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

21. Toy Safety/ Supervision of Use Some people suggest using a toilet paper roll to test if an object is to small, however a toilet paper roll have a larger hole inside than the consumer product safety commission recommends for a small parts test fixture. 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

22. Preventing lead poisoning “What is lead poisoning?” • Lead is a chemical element that can be found in all parts of our environment • If the house or apartment was built before 1978, have a professional test for lead-based paint 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

23. Emergency • Keep a first aid kit on hand and emergency numbers by every phone in the home. • Include the national toll-free poison hotline: 1-800-222-1222. 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home

24. Make sure your child has a safe, secure environment at home. 2.02-Preventing Injuries at Home