Child Development Flashcards
Safety on roads?
- set good example by crossing roads in careful way
- don’t let young children on roads by themselves
- insist child holds hand while crossing
The green cross code?
Find safe place to cross, then stop
Stand on pavement near the kerb
Look all around for traffic and listen
If traffic coming let it pass
Look again and if no traffi near, walk straight across road
Looking and listening for traffic as you cross
Safety in the car?
Shutting doors with care avoid trapping children fingers
Having safety look on cars
Keeping children under control so driver not distracted
Seat belt law
Driver responsible for child has seat belt on
Common accidents
Falls ~ stair gate on stairs, no toys on stairs, window locks
Choking ~ keep small objects out of reach
Cuts and bruises ~ knifes out of reach, cupboard locks
Burns/scalds - fireguard, cooked guard
Poisoning ~ lock cleaning materials away, lock meds
Keeping safe outdoors
Children must be watched and supervised at all times so parent can quickly help in child in danger
Place secure fence around garden , prevents child gettin Onto road
Ponds must be removed or covered , prevents child falling in or drowning
When barbecue used, children should not be left alone as high risk of burns
Climbing equipment must be placed away from concrete , child may fall and needs soft surface to prevent injury’s
Playing on the beach
Parents should :
Apply sun cream and sun hat
Warn children about strangers
Supervise children in water
How to keep child safe indoors
Stair gate
Socket covers
Window locks
Cupboard locks
Fire guard
Dangerous objects -
Plastic bags
Small hard objects
Sharp objects
Electricity
Kept away from electrical equipment because :
Electric shock
Fire hazards
Burns
Fire :
Fireguard should be used !
A good one is :
Strong and sturdy with cover on top
Has no sharp edges
Firmly fixed to wall by hooks and can’t be undone by small child
Floors :
Children hurt when they slip ;
Safer to have a heavy mat rather than light one
Floors have to be polished, use non slip polish
Windows
To prevent children falling out ;
Keep chairs and tables away from windows
They should not be left alone in room with open windows unless safety bars
Professionals available to support mother and baby :
The gp
Midwife
Health visitor
Social services
Role of midwife
Provide help and advice eg feeding sleeping
Answers questions - helps mother adjust to new lifestyle
Carries out checks on mother and baby
Role of health visitor
Calls to see mother and baby 10 days after birth
They will advise on how to keep mother and baby healthy
Advises on feeding
Advises mother to attend baby clinic
