HELMETS
- Most States have laws requiring a helmet for children
>/ 1year old while riding a bike
CHOKING HAZARDS
FOOD
"Hard, round foods with high elasticity and/or lubricity properties,
pose a significant risk"
- RISKY FOODS: whole grapes & olives, hotdogs & chewy meat, peanuts/nuts & seeds, hard & sticky candy, raw carrots & apples, popcorn, clumps of raisins & peanut butter, frozen yogurt tubes
- Cut food lengthwise, changing the shape from a disc or ball to a quarter circle or strip shape, for younger children <3 y/o
- Encourage children to take their time, sit while eating, & chew chew chew
TOYS & STUFF
An average toddler's trachea (windpipe) is nearly 1" in diameter
- Any small toy or toy with small removable parts
- Create your own tester: use an empty toilet paper roll to test the safety of small toys in your home
CAR SEATS & BOOSTERS
- Most car seats & boosters expire every 6 years,
check the expiration dates
- You may need to replace your car seats after a motor vehicle accident
- Always seat kids in the back seat
CAR SEATS
- Rear facing until child is at least 2 year old
- Forward facing until 4 years old & 40 lbs, then switch to a booster
BOOSTER SEATS
- Used until child is 8 years old, > 4 ft 9 inches & 80 lbs
Every parent & caregiver should consider being trained in infant/child CPR
In case of an emergency proper training can save a child's life. Empower yourself by learning infant CPR & child CPR.
Many hospitals and community programs, such as the American Red Cross, offer infant/child CPR. There are also online CPR training options available.
- Consider taking an infant & child first aid class to learn more
Preventable ER Visits, CPR & Heimlich Links, Car Seats & Boosters, Helmets, Choking Hazards...Water Safety coming soon
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