1. 11 Ways to Raise a Healthy Child

2.  Choose breast over bottle  Be wise: Immunize  Immunization…. What does that mean?  Do all children need to be immunized before entering school or daycare?

3.  Take children to checkups  Children need regular medical check ups  What factors play a role in how often children become ill? Over 2 years – need yearly check ups Under 2 years – more often depending on age It is important to keep the child away from other children during the contagious period (when a child can pass the illness on to someone else– 2 days)

4. Allergies and Asthma  Allergies– extreme sensitivity to certain foods or substances. More than 1/3 of children have allergies  Asthma– lungs contracting more than they should and narrowing air passages. … growing health concern

5.  Buckle them up  Start Dental Care early  Put safety first What are the greatest threats to children’s safety?

6. Reasons behind the following statement about medicine: 1. Never refer to medicine as a candy. 2.Do not give children medicine in a bottle or sippy cups. 3.Do not take medicine, even vitamins in front of children. 4.Carry a limited amount of medicine in a purse or pocket, and place medicine in a childproof container.

7. Guidelines for Fast Action  1. STAY CALM  2. EVALUATE THE SITUATION  3. PROVIDE COMFORT  4. CALL FOR HELP  5. GIVE BASIC FIRST AID

8.  Let kids live smoke-free  Offer Healthy Foods  Court a love of exercise

9.  Keep Children’s skin youthful  Be a role model  Teaching by example makes a lasting impression

10. Activity:  Nose bleed  Bump on the head  Possible strain  Splinter  Burn from flame  Burn from hot water  Convulsions  Stung by a bee  Swallowed poison  Choking of 5 year old  Choking of young child  Loss of blood; shock  Dog bite  Minor Cut  Deep cut Each student gets one of the conditions below and you must write down how to handle the situation if you are the caregiver. We will share with the class.