2. Evaluate Responsible Caregiving to monitor safety Teen Living Objective 6.03

3. Safe Toys n Durable – able to last a long time.

4. Safe Toys n Be sure to ask yourself: –Is it durable? –Is it too large to swallow? –Is it free of sharp edges? –Is it free of loose parts? –Is it in working condition? –Is it age appropriate?

5. Be Careful! “In 2003, 64% of toy-related deaths were due to choking.” - Safe Kids Worldwide “In 2003, 64% of toy-related deaths were due to choking.” - Safe Kids Worldwide n Childproof – to make something free of hazards to a child.

6. Be Careful! –Keep toys and other objects picked up from halls and stairways to prevent tripping. –Never leave children unattended. –Make sure the child wears a helmet when riding bikes or skateboarding. –Keep marches, lighters, and household products out of the reach of children. n Some things you can do to help avoid accidents include:

7. Be Careful! –Use extra caution near water. –Buckle child into a highchair or car seat. –Use safety gates! –Make sure that toys are safe. –Keep plastic bags away from children. –Supervise children that are playing outdoors.

8. Be Careful! Children ages 4 and under have a drowning death rate more than three times greater than any other age groups and account for 80% of home drownings. Children ages 4 and under have a drowning death rate more than three times greater than any other age groups and account for 80% of home drownings.

9. Oh No! What Do I Do Now? n Here are some tips to follow in case of an accident: –Be calm. –Reassure or comfort the child. –Assess the situation. –Notify the proper individuals.

10. Burns and Blisters n n Run burns under cold water immediately. – –It will help take away the pain. n n Do NOT pop blisters. n n Do NOT rub on butter or grease!

11. Chemical Poisoning n Do NOT induce vomiting! n Do NOT give syrup of Ipecac!!! –Prescribed n Call Poison Control. n Have the package so you can tell them what was consumed.

12. Upset Tummy n Make sure the child has not eaten anything they are allergic/intolerant to. n Make sure they have not gotten into any chemicals. n Call parent and soothe child.

13. When in doubt… n Call 911 and the parent!

14. Cuts and Scrapes n n Wash out minor cuts with soap and water, then cover with a bandage. n n If you have a deep cut, cover it with a clean cloth. Apply a tourniquet above the wound. n n Keep pressure steady until the bleeding stops. If it doesn't stop, call 9-1-1

15. Choking n n The Heimlich Maneuver n n Never give kids hard candy or let them eat while running and playing!

16. Sample Scenarios n After Jamie took away John’s toy, John bit Jamie so hard that she is bleeding. How do you handle this situation? n Justin slipped on the playground and his knee is bleeding heavily. How do you stop the bleeding? n Wayne was playing with a game and swallowed one of the pieces. What do you do? n Tiffani drank some red Tempera paint because she thought it looked like punch. You catch her just as she is finishing. What do you do? n Melissa got a paper cut from a book she was reading. She is bleeding just a little bit, but not badly. What do you do?