Mar 14, 2016
DON’T allow children to burn fire –crackers unless an adult is present. Don’t allow children to handle matches or lighters.
Do teach them dangers of playing with fire.
DON’T leave a hot iron unattended, with cord hanging .a child may pull it down on top of himself.
Switch off and store the iron away with the cord coiled up when you have finished ironing.
DON’T place untensils with hot liquids near the edge of the table .Don’t keep stove handles jutting out within reach of children.
DO keep all containers of hot fluid out of children.
DON’T pour hot water into a bucket and leave your child alone with it ,even for a minute.he way think it’s ready for his bath, and get fatally scalded as a result.
DO fill the basin with cold water first , then add in the hot water for mixing into a warm bath.
DON’T keep medicine in containers which can be easily uncapped by children .colorful tablets could be mistaken for sweets.
DO keep medicine in child proof bottles and containers and under lock and key.
DON’T use pest control chemical (e.g mosquito , mats ) carelessly .a child could be poisoned if he swallows some.
DO put such chemicals in places away from children’s inquisitive eye.
DON’T let children play near pools ,drains, and streams; they might fall in and drown.
DO ensure that they are always free of any imminent danger .
DO give children swimming lessons which will be of benefit to them in the long run.
DON’T expose empty wall sockets which your child could tamper with. it is best not to allow them to play near plug points.
DO put safety caps on all unused electric outlets and switch off when not in use .cover up any electrical points with heavy furniture to be out of reach of children.
DON’T give breakable toys to your child .your child could get badly cut .
DO give sensible toys that are appropriate to your child age.
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
Accident is measure cause of injuries and death all over the world . most are preventable .let us reduce them by following rules like child car seat, Helmets ,Speed breakers ,window guards parents must accompany the child till years of age with due precautions to prevent the accidents.
Categories: General
Tags: Child