Preventing Childhood Injuries
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Car seat
– Appropriate for age, weight and height.
– Free of recalls, damage and missing parts.
– Installed in...
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Preventing Childhood Injuries
Top 10 TIpS CheCklIST
Visit us on Facebook
or on the Web at:
www.
safekidsfayettecounty.
com
Car seat
– Appropriate for age, weight and height.
– Free of recalls, damage and missing parts.
– Installed in vehicle correctly.
Safe sleep environment
– Separate sleeping area.
– Bassinet/crib free of recalls, damage,
missing parts.
– No excess bedding.
– Is the baby sleeping on its back?
Childproof home
– Get down on child’s visual level
to identify hazards.
– Lock up and keep away from reach
dangerous and poisonous items.
Install smoke and carbon monoxide (CO)
detectors in sleeping areas and on every
floor of home.
Establish and practice a fire escape plan.
Safe while at play
– Age-appropriate toys.
– Age-appropriate play areas.
– Teach safe playground habits.
– Child should wear a helmet when
participating in wheeled activities, while
skiing, sledding or riding a horse.
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