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Importance of Safety…. Accidents kill more infants per year than all childhood diseases combined. Why Do Accidents Happen?. Unaware of Danger. Lack of Supervision. Unsafe Environments. Inappropriate Play. Forgot to THINK. Lack of respect for accident provoking situation.
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Importance of Safety….. • Accidents kill more infants per year than all childhood diseases combined.
What role to caregivers play? • Know your responsibilities! • Be role models • Know local and state regulations
Caregiver roles, Cont. • Be an educator to children, parents and co-workers • Enforce what is safe and set limits • Observe and prevent injuries