1. Baby Basics By the Downers Grove Fire & Police Departments

2. Baby Basics Who we are Who are you, why are you here? To educate, not intimidate

3. History of Baby Basics Injury Prevention Coalition Fire Dept. Police Dept. County Health Dept. Local Hospitals

4. Injury Awareness/Prevention Understanding the dangers to your baby Traumatic Medical Take steps to eliminate hazards inside & outside of your home

6. Falls Head Injuries Fractures Dislocations Lacerations

7. Blunt injuries from heavy objects Loose furniture Book Shelves Dressers TV Tool box BBQ Grills

8. Burns from Scalding Water Bath Tubs & Showers Boiling water on the stove Coffee/Tea

9. Electrical Burns Outlets Appliance Cords

10. Thermal Burns Stove Fireplace Space Heaters Matches/Lighters Light bulbs

11. Chemical Burns Cabinet Locks Keep out of reach

12. Burns from the sun First 12 months keep out of direct sun Babies do not need a tan No lotion up to one year old

13. First aid Cool a burn Cover

14. Bleeding Pressure – add bandage & do not remove Elevate ICE No tourniquets

15. Drowning Bath tubs Pools Lakes/ponds/rivers 5 gallon buckets Toilets

16. Respiratory Suffocation SIDS Choking

17. Suffocation

18. SIDS Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the sudden and unexplained death of a child less than 1 year old. For more information contact: SIDS Alliance 1-800-221-7437 www.sidsalliance.org

19. Choking Blind Cords Electrical Cords Rope Wire Bottles propped up Food Small objects

20. Shaken Baby Syndrome Never shake, bounce, toss or play roughly This can cause serious injuries … even death Work together

22. Seizures Febrile Seizures Caused from a fever “ too hot ” Cool the child down

23. Respiratory System Is the number 1 cause of cardiac arrest Children have strong/healthy hearts Children are nose breathers for the 1 st three months

24. Respiratory Illness Croup Upper Airway infection Produces a “ Seal-like ” bark Epiglottitis Caused by a swollen epiglottis Needs IMMEDIATE care

25. Allergic Reactions Signs and symptoms Food Medicine Lotions

26. Dehydration Fontanel is sunken in No Tears Dry Diaper

27. Poisonings Poisons, Medicines, & Plants Keep locked up Keep out of reach Keep in original containers Poison Control 1-800-222-1222

28. Inside & Outside Hazards

29. Childproofing your home Danger Zone – crawl where the child can crawl to, on, and/or reach Outlets/Appliance Cords Cabinet Locks/Knob Covers Safety Gates Safe Zone

30. Crib Safety Keep the crib, bassinet or cradle away from windows, window cords and heaters Spaces between slats are 2 3/8 ” or narrower Snug mattress No pillow, cushions, stuffed animals or small toys

31. Fireplaces Doors Screens Gas Heaters Safe Zone

32. Walkers Stairs Child Gates Driveways

33. Pool Don ’ t let children out of your sight … even for a minute Be aware of other peoples pools, not just your own

34. Pets Seek medical attention for all dog bites Contact the police for vaccination information

35. Bikes, Roller Blades, & Scooters Helmets Pads

36. Children outside the home Never leave a child alone in a car … even for a minute Don ’ t allow your child to play in or around a car

37. Car Seats Lecture to follow by the Downers Grove Police Department

38. Family Safety Points

39. Fire Safety and Prevention Smoke Detectors Check Monthly Change the clocks/change the batteries Carbon Monoxide Detectors Types Placement

40. EDITH E Exit D Drills I InHave 2 ways out T The H Home

41. Recommended resources Good Samaritan CPR classes Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline Downers Grove Fire Public Education Website Poison Control Center

42. Keep your baby safe Understand the dangers Provide safe play areas Take steps to eliminate hazards Make your baby ’ s environment a source of learning & fun … not danger !

43. Questions ??? Thank you Marsha Giesler 1.630.434-5986