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Evaluate Responsible Caregiving to monitor safety

Evaluate Responsible Caregiving to monitor safety. Teen Living Objective 6.03. Safe Toys. Durable – able to last a long time. Safe Toys. Be sure to ask yourself: Is it durable? Is it too large to swallow? Is it free of sharp edges? Is it free of loose parts? Is it in working condition?

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Evaluate Responsible Caregiving to monitor safety

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  1. Evaluate Responsible Caregiving to monitor safety Teen Living Objective 6.03

  2. Safe Toys • Durable – able to last a long time.

  3. Safe Toys • Be sure to ask yourself: • Is it durable? • Is it too large to swallow? • Is it free of sharp edges? • Is it free of loose parts? • Is it in working condition? • Is it age appropriate?

  4. Be Careful! “In 2003, 64% of toy-related deaths were due to choking.” - Safe Kids Worldwide • Childproof– to make something free of hazards to a child.

  5. Be Careful! • Some things you can do to help avoid accidents include: • Keep toys and other objects picked up from halls and stairways to prevent tripping. • Never leave children unattended. • Make sure the child wears a helmet when riding bikes or skateboarding. • Keep marches, lighters, and household products out of the reach of children.

  6. Be Careful! • Use extra caution near water. • Buckle child into a highchair or car seat. • Use safety gates! • Make sure that toys are safe. • Keep plastic bags away from children. • Supervise children that are playing outdoors.

  7. Be Careful! Children ages 4 and under have a drowning death rate more than three times greater than any other age groups and account for 80% of home drownings.

  8. Oh No! What Do I Do Now? • Here are some tips to follow in case of an accident: • Be calm. • Reassure or comfort the child. • Assess the situation. • Notify the proper individuals.

  9. Burns and Blisters • Run burns under cold water immediately. • It will help take away the pain. • Do NOT pop blisters. • Do NOT rub on butter or grease!

  10. Chemical Poisoning • Do NOT induce vomiting! • Do NOT give syrup of Ipecac!!! • Prescribed • Call Poison Control. • Have the package so you can tell them what was consumed.

  11. Make sure the child has not eaten anything they are allergic/intolerant to. Make sure they have not gotten into any chemicals. Call parent and soothe child. Upset Tummy

  12. When in doubt… • Call 911 and the parent!

  13. Cuts and Scrapes • Wash out minor cuts with soap and water, then cover with a bandage. • If you have a deep cut, cover it with a clean cloth. Apply a tourniquet above the wound. • Keep pressure steady until the bleeding stops. If it doesn't stop, call 9-1-1

  14. Choking • The Heimlich Maneuver • Never give kids hard candy or let them eat while running and playing!

  15. Sample Scenarios • After Jamie took away John’s toy, John bit Jamie so hard that she is bleeding. How do you handle this situation? • Justin slipped on the playground and his knee is bleeding heavily. How do you stop the bleeding? • Wayne was playing with a game and swallowed one of the pieces. What do you do? • Tiffani drank some red Tempera paint because she thought it looked like punch. You catch her just as she is finishing. What do you do? • Melissa got a paper cut from a book she was reading. She is bleeding just a little bit, but not badly. What do you do?

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