Ways to Prevent Injuries Away from Home 2

Ways to Prevent Injuries Away from Home 2. 02 -Preventing Injuries away from Home

Playground Safety As a parent, what would you look for when you are inspecting a playground? 2. 02 -Preventing Injuries away from Home

Water Safety How does this make you feel? Drowning happens in a matter of seconds. 2. 02 -Preventing Injuries away from Home

Water Safety My child is in the swimming pool. I get a call and must leave the room to take the call. What is the right action to take? 2. 02 -Preventing Injuries away from Home

Water Safety What are safeguards you need to take if you have a home pool? 2. 02 -Preventing Injuries away from Home

Water Safety Can a child drown in a toilet? 2. 02 -Preventing Injuries away from Home

Water Safety If a parent enrolls a child in a swim class does this mean they cannot drown? Why should you not let your child swim in rock quarries, canals, and ponds? 2. 02 -Preventing Injuries away from Home

Remember, children can drown in as little as 1 inch of water and it can happen in no time at all. 2. 02 -Preventing Injuries away from Home

Vehicle Safety Did you k now that age and s ize of your child affects restraint s ystems? ust m e w es y , s e l c o g o Vehi t m the e s u w l o l n a k u yo o D ? s ety place f a s e h what t or f e r a s ure d e c ty o e r f p a s em t s y s t n ? s r e g n restrai e ass p g n u for yo 2. 02 -Preventing Injuries away from Home

Child Safety Seats • One of the most important pieces of equipment is a child safety seat. • Children should be restrained using the appropriate car seats for their size and weight. • Consider attending a child safety seat check. • Child safety seats are the law. 2. 02 -Preventing Injuries away from Home

Child Safety Seats What is the correct procedure for riding with an infant in a car? 2. 02 -Preventing Injuries away from Home

Two Types of Infant Seats • Infant only seats • Convertible seats 2. 02 -Preventing Injuries away from Home

Car Seats for Older Children Do you know what kind of car seat a 48 -year-old needs? How old does a child have to be to sit in the front seat of a car? 2. 02 -Preventing Injuries away from Home

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety 2. 02 -Preventing Injuries away from Home

Bicycle Safety What guidelines does a child need to know for riding a bicycle safely? 2. 02 -Preventing Injuries away from Home

Pedestrian Safety • Do not play near parked cars • Stop and look both ways when crossing the street • Teach children to recognize signals, such as stop signs, walk signs, and traffic lights. 2. 02 -Preventing Injuries away from Home

Pedestrian Safety • Younger children should hold an adult’s hand when crossing a street. • A group of children can form a line, holding hands, behind the adult who is supervising them. 2. 02 -Preventing Injuries away from Home

It is your responsibility as a parent to give these children a safe, secure environment away from home. 2. 02 -Preventing Injuries away from Home