These are some easy tips to keep
your children or
the children you are carrying for safe at all times.
the children you are carrying for safe at all times.
When playing with toys:
- Do not let children play with sharp toys.
- Do not let young children play with small objects that can be easily swallowed/choked on.
- Do not let young children play cords and rope, because it can be a chocking hazard.
When placing children in cribs:
- Pull the sheets lining the cribs tightly.
- Sheets fit so there is no tangle.
- Don't place children in cribs with many hard objects in it.
- Remove bags, pillows, and comforters in case of suffocation.
When placing children in playpens:
- Make sure rails lock automatically.
- Make sure there are no catch points or sharp edges.
- Mesh lining less than quarter inch width.
When allowing children to use scooters:
- Wear helmets, knee pads and elbow pads.
- Ride on smooth surfaces.
- Do not ride at night.
When dealing with poison:
- Keep medicine cabinets locked.
- Use products with child resistant caps.
- Keep items in original containers.
- Keep poisons out of reach of children.
When riding a bicycle:
- Wear a helmet.
- Wear bright clothes.
- Ride with the traffic.
- Check wheels and brakes before you ride.
- Learn the rules of the road.
Home health tips:
- Cut loops on the strings on the blinds.
- Keep away from scalding water.
- Make sure child doesn't get trapped between the bed and the wall.
