Health and SafetyHeather Rigg

0-2 Year olds Choking

◦ They like to put things in their mouth, don’t give them anything that wouldn’t fit in a film container

Falls◦ No jagged/sharp edged furniture, lock doors

Burns◦ Keep children out of kitchen when cooking

Poisoning◦ Keep cleaning materials and medicine out of sight

Drowning◦ Empty water after use, keep in arms length around water, fence in

pools

Safety Concerns

3-5 Year olds Drowning

◦ Stay with children when they are in the pool and gate all pools

Car Safety◦ Have children in appropriate car seat and always buckle them in

Bike Helmet◦ Make sure they wear helmets when riding a bike

Choking◦ Cut up food so they can eat, use age appropriate toys

Tripping◦ They like to run around and be active so they trip more

Safety Concerns

6-12 Year olds Burns

◦ They may want to cook more, which gives them a greater chance of burning themself

Falling/ Sports Injuries◦ They start to play more aggressive and interactive sports which may

cause injuries

Stress◦ May feel stressed out about school or family issues

Firearms◦ They may get curious and want to play with them, keep firearms

locked in cabinets

Peer Pressure◦ Talk to your kids about being a positive model

Safety Concerns

Popcorn Hard Candy Hot dogs Grapes Un-inflated/ popped balloons

Choking Hazards

Produces pink or reddish color on burned skin

Involves only upper layer of skin Cool with plain water and use non-

prescription antibiotic cream Usually heal on own with little/no scarring

First Degree Burn

Burn through first layer of skin to the second

Pain and swelling, but a brighter red Blisters Usually leaves scars Require 1-3 weeks to heal Require medical attention and medication to

heal properly

Second Degree Burn

Most serious May appear charred, white, brown, or black Destroys first two layers of skin, may

damage organs or bones Medical attention necessary Deep scars, may require cosmetic surgery May lead to other problems such as

infection, pneumonia, shock, and scarring

Third Degree Burn

Poisoning◦ Call poison control

Knocked out tooth◦ Find tooth and gently rinse it, go to dentist

Lice◦ Use product to kill them, clean everything in the house

Allergic Reaction◦ Use appropriate medicine, call 911 if serious

Shock◦ Call 911, have person lie down, check for circulation, have person lie on side

Head Trauma◦ Keep person still, stop any bleeding, watch for changes in breathing and alertness

Cut◦ Wash with mild soap and water, apply pressure with clean cloth, apply antibacterial

ointment and bandaid Bruises/ Closed wounds

◦ Apply ice or cold pack for 20 minutes

Treatment For…

Hepatitis A: 12-23 mths◦ Flu-like symptoms, liver problems

Varicella: 12-15 mths, 4-6 yrs◦ Chicken pox, fever, bumps/blisters

Measles, mumps, rubella: 12-15 mths, 4-6 yrs◦ Fever, runny nose, sore throat, blotches

Inactivated poliovirus: 6-18 mths, 4-6 yrs◦ Fever, fatigue, stiffness, spasms, paralysis

Pneumococcal: 12-15 mths◦ Pneumonia, meningitis, sinus infections

Haemophiluis influenzae type b: 12-15 mths◦ Fever, stiff neck, meningitis

Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis: 15-18 mths, 4-6 yrs◦ Fever, whooping cough, muscle contractions

Hepatitis B: 1-2 mths, 6-18 mths

◦ Jaundice, joint pain, weakness

Immunizations

Make sure everyone knows what to do incase of a fire

Draw floor plan and practice getting out Make sure all windows and doors are easy

to open and big enough Choose meeting place outside of house for

once you get out during a fire

Fire Safety

Poison Control

◦1-800-222-1222

Safety Resources

http://www.livestrong.com/article/547567-top-10-choking-hazards-for-children/

http://www.essortment.com/types-burns-treatments-37810.html

http://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/pages/Safety-for-Your-Child-1-to-2-Years.aspx?nfstatus=401&nftoken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&nfstatusdescription=ERROR%3a+No+local+token

www.webmd.com http://www.firesafetytips.com/

Sources