Child Safety - The Do's and Don'ts
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1, Always keep your child neat and clean. 2, Cut the nails properly, regularly and with utmost care. 3, Wet and soiled diapers should be removed promptly and child cleaned thoroughly. 4, Take care of the genitals because fungal infection is common in that area. Parts should be kept dry. 5,Care of the scalp is very important.Fungal infections, dermatitis ect can be prevented by proper cleaning. 6,Tight fitting clothing can cause irritation, hence clothes should be loose and allow entry of air. 7,Room should have sufficient light and ventilation. It should be free from dust and insects. 8,Seperate bed preferably water proof is needed for kids. 9, Always keep some music making toys near babies and children. 10, While carrying a baby support the head with hand. Since the neck muscles are weak a sudden fall of head can be dangerous. 11, Mothers milk is the best nutrition for the baby,it also gives emotional attachment. Breast milk should be given as per the babies need preferably with mom in sitting position. Proper cleaning of nipple is also necessary. Mom should have a good nutritious diet throughout lactating period.
12, Bottle feeding moms should clean, sterilise and keep dry feeding bottles. 13, Microwave heating of drinks is not recommended due to possibility of scalding. 14, Milk, fibers, food and cosmetics can cause allergies. If child is exhibiting an allergic reaction try to discover the offending allergen through a process of elimination. 15, Always use mosquito nets. Malaria, filariasis, dengue and yellow fever are spread through bites. Sleep can also be disturbed due to itchy, enflamed skin eruptions. 16, Ensure you have a calm, consistent bedtime routine to encourage healthy sleep. Kids need lots of sleep. Growth hormones kick in during REM so napping kids are busy. 17, As kids pass the different age milestones keep a record of language, growth, behavioral, motor and personal social development. Everyone is different so parents shouldn't panic if slight variations are noted. 18, Regular measurement of weight and height is essential to asses growth. 19, Expect lots of poops after most feeds in the early days. Initiate toilet training as child gets more independent. Introduce the sitting on the toilet seat from 10 months. 20. Always thoroughly sanitise the toilet seat. Sharing with other kids isn't encouraged. 21, Call the doctor is child exhibits the following signs or symptoms; convulsions, difficulty breathing, excessive crying, fever with rigor, frequent vomiting with diarrhoea, stiffness of neck or bluish discoloration of the body. 22, Keep a fully stocked first aid kit to hand which should contain dressing, sterile cotton and antiseptic lotion. Note all emergency numbers and keep in an obvious place. 23, Keep all child medications in a seperate box. Note all dosage and administration details. 24, Ensure you have the correct car seat fitted. 25, Attach an identity card to your child's clothes with your address and telephone number. 26, Supervise a child learning to walk to minimize accidents. 27, In the event of an accident perform necessary first aid steps and get victim to hospital asap.
The Do Nots 1, No shaking baby as it can cause brain damage. 2, Remove any small items in vicinity of child. 3, Same goes for sharp or pointed items. 4, When in the bath don't let water get into the ears. 5, If a child is coughing or crying a lot don't try to get them to eat. 6, Careful you don't overfeed. 7, Keep any dangerous or toxic substances out of child's reach. 8, Ensure child's clothing is not restrictive. 9, Care should be taken if your baby is on the bed that they do not fall off. 10, Avoid close contact with lots of people and never hand your baby to a stranger. 11, Childproof all electrical sockets and wires. 12, Kitchens are full of potential dangers. Never leave a child alone there.
13,Water level in the bath tub should be minimum and never leave a child unattended in the tub. 14,Avoid smoking inside the house. 15,Should not allow pet animals to be in very close contact with the kids (anti rabies injections should be given to pets and cut their nails properly) 16,When the child starts walking ensure you have locked gates on stairs and never allow them to climb the steps. 17,Strong light should be avoided in the room. 18,When you are travelling don't accept food from fellow passengers. 19,Baby should not be allowed to crawl on the soil. 20,If you are sick or someone else is sick stay away from the kids. 21,Dont take the baby to hospital wards, crowded market places and polluted dusty areas. 22,Table lamp should not be kept near the kids, this will attract insects at night and cause problems. 23,Only medicine prescribed by a doctor should not be given to children. 24,Medicine which has passed the expiry date should not be used. ----------------------------------------------------------ARTICLE END
Find out about childcare from Fiona Lohrenz who has run her own day care for the past 10 years. She incorporates all that knowledge into her website and her 'Start a Day Care Business' DVD guide: Start A Day Care Business DVD Find her at: ChildCareOnly.com
Published July 15th, 2008
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