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Baby Basics

Baby Basics. By the Downers Grove Fire & Police Departments. Baby Basics . Who we are Who are you, why are you here? To educate, not intimidate. History of Baby Basics. Injury Prevention Coalition Fire Dept. Police Dept. County Health Dept. Local Hospitals. Injury Awareness/Prevention.

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Baby Basics

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  1. Baby Basics By the Downers Grove Fire & Police Departments

  2. Baby Basics • Who we are • Who are you, why are you here? • To educate, not intimidate

  3. History of Baby Basics • Injury Prevention Coalition • Fire Dept. • Police Dept. • County Health Dept. • Local Hospitals

  4. Injury Awareness/Prevention • Understanding the dangers to your baby • Traumatic • Medical • Take steps to eliminate hazards inside & outside of your home

  5. Trauma

  6. Falls • Head Injuries • Fractures • Dislocations • Lacerations

  7. Blunt injuries from heavy objects • Loose furniture • Book Shelves • Dressers • TV • Tool box • BBQ Grills

  8. Burns from Scalding Water • Bath Tubs & Showers • Boiling water on the stove • Coffee/Tea

  9. Electrical Burns • Outlets • Appliance Cords

  10. Thermal Burns • Stove • Fireplace • Space Heaters • Matches/Lighters • Light bulbs

  11. Chemical Burns • Cabinet Locks • Keep out of reach

  12. Burns from the sun • First 12 months keep out of direct sun • Babies do not need a tan • No lotion up to one year old

  13. First aid • Cool a burn • Cover

  14. Bleeding • Pressure – add bandage & do not remove • Elevate • ICE • No tourniquets

  15. Drowning • Bath tubs • Pools • Lakes/ponds/rivers • 5 gallon buckets • Toilets

  16. Respiratory • Suffocation • SIDS • Choking

  17. Suffocation

  18. SIDS • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the sudden and unexplained death of a child less than 1 year old. • For more information contact: SIDS Alliance 1-800-221-7437 www.sidsalliance.org

  19. Choking • Blind Cords • Electrical Cords • Rope • Wire • Bottles propped up • Food • Small objects

  20. Shaken Baby Syndrome • Never shake, bounce, toss or play roughly • This can cause serious injuries…even death • Work together

  21. Medical

  22. Seizures Febrile Seizures • Caused from a fever “too hot” • Cool the child down

  23. Respiratory System • Is the number 1 cause of cardiac arrest • Children have strong/healthy hearts • Children are nose breathers for the 1st three months

  24. Respiratory Illness • Croup • Upper Airway infection • Produces a “Seal-like” bark • Epiglottitis • Caused by a swollen epiglottis • Needs IMMEDIATE care

  25. Allergic Reactions • Signs and symptoms • Food • Medicine • Lotions

  26. Dehydration • Fontanel is sunken in • No Tears • Dry Diaper

  27. Poisonings • Poisons, Medicines, & Plants • Keep locked up • Keep out of reach • Keep in original containers • Poison Control • 1-800-222-1222

  28. Inside & Outside Hazards

  29. Childproofing your home • Danger Zone – crawl where the child can crawl to, on,and/or reach • Outlets/Appliance Cords • Cabinet Locks/Knob Covers • Safety Gates • Safe Zone

  30. Crib Safety • Keep the crib, bassinet or cradle away from windows,window cords and heaters • Spaces between slats are 2 3/8” or narrower • Snug mattress • No pillow, cushions, stuffed animals or small toys

  31. Fireplaces • Doors • Screens • Gas Heaters • Safe Zone

  32. Walkers • Stairs • Child Gates • Driveways

  33. Pool • Don’t let children out of your sight…even for a minute • Be aware of other peoples pools, not just your own

  34. Pets • Seek medical attention for all dog bites • Contact the police for vaccination information

  35. Bikes, Roller Blades, & Scooters • Helmets • Pads

  36. Children outside the home • Never leave a child alone in a car…even for a minute • Don’t allow your child to play in or around a car

  37. Car Seats • Lecture to follow by the Downers Grove Police Department

  38. Family Safety Points

  39. Fire Safety and Prevention • Smoke Detectors • Check Monthly • Change the clocks/change the batteries • Carbon Monoxide Detectors • Types • Placement

  40. EDITH Exit Drills In Have 2 ways out The Home

  41. Recommended resources • Good Samaritan CPR classes • Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline • Downers Grove Fire Public Education Website • Poison Control Center

  42. Keepyour baby safe Understand the dangers Provide safe play areas Take steps to eliminate hazards Make your baby’s environment a source of learning & fun…not danger !

  43. Questions ??? Thank you Marsha Giesler 1.630.434-5986

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