2. Caring for Young Children
(Preventing Falls)
To prevent babies from
falling you should...
Never leave a baby alone on a table or other
raised surfaces.
Use safty gates at the top and bottom of stairs.
Do not allow children to sit on windowsills or
lean against screens.
Keep children away from decks or porches
without railings.
3. Caring for Young Children
To prevent poisonings you (Preventing Poisoning)
should...
Keep medications, household cleaners,
cosmetics, and alcohol out of reach.
Keep hazardous substances in a locked cabinet.
Do not let children chew or swallow leaves from
houseplants.
Carefully follow the directions for giving a child
medication.
If you suspect a poisoning, call a poison control
center immediately.
4. Caring for Young Children
(Preventing Suffocation)
To prevent suffocation
you should...
Cut food into small pieces.
Keep plastic bags, cords, and scarves away from
children.
Make sure bedding and clothing do nt interfere
with the child’s breathing.
Do not let children put small toys or other
objects in their mouths.
5. Avoidingshould do to avoid risky situations
Somethings you
Risky Situations
are...
Lock all doors and windows when you are home
alone. Never allow a stranger inside. Never lat a
caller know you are home alone.
Do not keep keys in an obvious place, such as under
a doormat.
Avoid deserted places, such as dark streets, parks,
and garages. If you cannot avoid them, make sure
you walk with a friend.
Stay away from dark doorways and hedges where
attackers could hide. If someone follows you, step
into the nearest building.
6. Avoiding Risky Situations
(continuted)
When driving, keep the cr doors locked. Always
be sure to park in a well-lit place. Before getting
back into your car, always check to make sure
noone is hiding in the back seat or on the floor.
Do not hitchhike or pick up hitchhikers.
If someone tries to rob you, give up your
possestions. they are not as important as your
life.
7. Avoiding Risky Situations
(continuted)
If you see crime in progress, call the police
immediately. Do not try to intervene, especially if
weapons could be involved.
If your car breaks down, pull over, raise your
hood, and turn on your emergancy flashers. If a
stranger stops to help, do not unlock your car
door. Just ask the person to kall the police.
8. Water safety
To be safe in water be sure
to...
Never swim alone or in unsupervised areas.
Never dive into water of unknown depth. Doing
so could result in injuries, including spinal cord
injuries.
Never drink alcohol or use drugs when you’re
going to be swimming.
