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Prevent Child Injury

Injuries What is an injury? What are the different types of injuries? Why are injuries common in children?

In Canada… 25 children die from injury every month every day 80 children require hospitalization home injuries are the most common

1.Falls 2.Scalds and Burns 3.Poisonings Leading Ontario Child Injuries

Importance of Play Child development Physical activity Achieving balance between safety and play

What? So What? Now What?

WHAT can my child do now? Identify fine or gross motor skill Example: Child starts to roll from back to stomach

SO WHAT can hurt my child? Identify the risks for injury Example: Since the child can roll around, the child is at risk for falls.

NOW WHAT can I do to keep my child safe? Identify strategies to prevent the injury Example: Since the child is at risk for falls, keep a hand on the child while on high surfaces

What What can my child do now? So What So what can hurt my child? Now What Now what can I do to keep my child safe? My child is starting to roll around. My child could fall from places like change tables or couches. I can keep a hand on my baby when placed on any type of furniture. My child is starting to put things in or near their mouth. My child could be poisoned if they grabbed a hold of something poisonous. I can keep any medicine, vitamins, make-up, and cleaning supplies locked up and out of reach. My child is starting to pull themselves up to stand. My child could get burned when reaching for hot things on stoves. I can let my child play on the floor or secure them in their highchair while I prepare meals.

Applying What? So What? Now What? What can my child do now? So what can hurt my child? Now what can I do to keep my child safe?

What does it mean? Child’s Level Out of Reach

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Questions?

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