Ways to Prevent Injuries Away from Home

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Playground Safety

As a parent, what would you look for when you are inspecting a playground?

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Water Safety

How does this make you feel?

Drowning happens in a matter of seconds.

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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?

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Water Safety

What are safeguards you need to take if you have a home pool?

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Water Safety

Can a child drown in a toilet?

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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?

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Remember, children can drown in as little as 1 inch of water and it can happen in no time at all.

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Vehicle Safety

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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.

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Child Safety Seats What is the correct procedure for riding with an infant in a car?

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Two Types of Infant Seats

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Infant only seats Convertible seats

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Car Seats for Older Children Do you know what kind of car seat a 4 8-year-old needs?

How old does a child have to be to sit in the front seat of a car?

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

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Bicycle Safety

What guidelines does a child need to know for riding a bicycle safely?

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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.

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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.

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It is your responsibility as a parent to give these children a safe, secure environment away from home.

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