Child Safetey Starts At Home
June 19th, 2010 | by admin |P. D. McCloud asked:
Safety Starts At Home
Although we don’t like to think about it, accidental injury can occur as a result from many sources from road traffic accidents, falls, poisoning, drowning and fires. They can occur in the home, on the roads, in the workplace and in a variety of outdoor locations. Accidental death from overdose, poisoning, fire and weapon discharge could all be avoided if simple guidelines are followed such as having syrup of ipecac and the poison control center phone number always available nearby, just in case. Accidents around the home each year injure millions of children—a number of accidents result in death. Taking a few simple steps to childproof a home could prevent most of these accidents.
Outlet covers and outlet plates can help protect children from electrical shock and possible electrocution. Be sure the outlet protectors cannot be easily removed by children and are large enough so that children cannot choke on them. Outlet face covers are another option for you to consider. These covers have faces that swivel or slide over the outlet holes, requiring you to push the cover away while inserting the plug for a secure fit. Outlet plug covers can keep small fingers from getting electrocuted. Since window screens can be removed or broken easily they are not adequate to prevent falls. Toddlers are also different from older kids because they understand and follow directions far less though they’re very mobile .even the ones who haven’t quite put one foot in front of the other. That’s why toddlers get their own special child safety section. Toddlers are more curious and mobile than babies are. They are almost fearless and can get involved in dangerous situations easily. Toddlers are known to stick things into plug points in the wall. Safety outlet plugs are plastic covers that fit into empty plug points thus preventing children from placing any objects into these electrical outlets. Kidco child safety products, including baby safety gates and household child safety products, are award winning and preferred by parents. Kidsafe WA developed the Home Safety Community Action Kit as a guide to assist Health Professionals to provide consistent child safety message to parents and carers of children less than 5 years of age. It also has information to assist community health staff with coordinating workshops, presentations and running community activities. Check that everything is within child safety level. Yes, child house proofing can be tedious. Check the label every time you give medication. This will help you to be sure you are giving the right medication in the right amounts. Fire retardant, non-toxic and latex-free. Fire safety depends on early warning and planning for an emergency. If you haven’t yet mapped out fire escape routes from every room of your home, do it now. Babies can drown in even a few inches of water – It is essential that you never leave a baby unattended in a bathroom. Babies spend a lot of time in their cribs. The crib should have a label showing that its construction is safe and approved. Babies and toddlers put everything in their mouths – including leaves, flowers, plants, soil, grass . This is usually no more than a nuisance requiring constant supervision, but do check the garden over before letting your baby out to play.
Child proofing your home to prevent and eliminate chances of injuries or mishaps is extremely important. These are proven ways to keep your children safe within your home. Child proofing your home is something that is very important to protect your child from having a serious injury.
Make your home safe for your children’s sake.
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Safety Starts At Home
Although we don’t like to think about it, accidental injury can occur as a result from many sources from road traffic accidents, falls, poisoning, drowning and fires. They can occur in the home, on the roads, in the workplace and in a variety of outdoor locations. Accidental death from overdose, poisoning, fire and weapon discharge could all be avoided if simple guidelines are followed such as having syrup of ipecac and the poison control center phone number always available nearby, just in case. Accidents around the home each year injure millions of children—a number of accidents result in death. Taking a few simple steps to childproof a home could prevent most of these accidents.
Outlet covers and outlet plates can help protect children from electrical shock and possible electrocution. Be sure the outlet protectors cannot be easily removed by children and are large enough so that children cannot choke on them. Outlet face covers are another option for you to consider. These covers have faces that swivel or slide over the outlet holes, requiring you to push the cover away while inserting the plug for a secure fit. Outlet plug covers can keep small fingers from getting electrocuted. Since window screens can be removed or broken easily they are not adequate to prevent falls. Toddlers are also different from older kids because they understand and follow directions far less though they’re very mobile .even the ones who haven’t quite put one foot in front of the other. That’s why toddlers get their own special child safety section. Toddlers are more curious and mobile than babies are. They are almost fearless and can get involved in dangerous situations easily. Toddlers are known to stick things into plug points in the wall. Safety outlet plugs are plastic covers that fit into empty plug points thus preventing children from placing any objects into these electrical outlets. Kidco child safety products, including baby safety gates and household child safety products, are award winning and preferred by parents. Kidsafe WA developed the Home Safety Community Action Kit as a guide to assist Health Professionals to provide consistent child safety message to parents and carers of children less than 5 years of age. It also has information to assist community health staff with coordinating workshops, presentations and running community activities. Check that everything is within child safety level. Yes, child house proofing can be tedious. Check the label every time you give medication. This will help you to be sure you are giving the right medication in the right amounts. Fire retardant, non-toxic and latex-free. Fire safety depends on early warning and planning for an emergency. If you haven’t yet mapped out fire escape routes from every room of your home, do it now. Babies can drown in even a few inches of water – It is essential that you never leave a baby unattended in a bathroom. Babies spend a lot of time in their cribs. The crib should have a label showing that its construction is safe and approved. Babies and toddlers put everything in their mouths – including leaves, flowers, plants, soil, grass . This is usually no more than a nuisance requiring constant supervision, but do check the garden over before letting your baby out to play.
Child proofing your home to prevent and eliminate chances of injuries or mishaps is extremely important. These are proven ways to keep your children safe within your home. Child proofing your home is something that is very important to protect your child from having a serious injury.
Make your home safe for your children’s sake.
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