Home Safety-Resource Task
Home Safety- Basic Facts
It is not possible to make a home completely safe for children, especially as they start to crawl, however a lot can be done to prevent many accidents.
General Tips:
-Put dangerous objects away
-Keep children away from dangerous situations
-Make items children have contact with as safe a possible
Dangerous Objects:
Plastic Bags- danger of suffocation if placed over the head
Small, hard objects: sweets, peanuts and pieces from a toy- they can be swallowed and choked on. Choking is one of the most common accidents in infancy because children put things in their mouths
Sharp Objects: there are quite a large number of these in the average home- knives, razors, needles and scissors. These should be kept out of reach of children.
Flammable items: matches, lighters, petrol, paraffin, mentholated spirits and fireworks- these should be stored where children cannot reach them.
Dangerous Situations:
This applies particularly to toddlers......
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