Car Seat, Drowning, Burns, Poisoning, Choking

From what ages do you use a rear-facing car seat?

Birth to 2-4 years

From what ages do you use a front-facing car seat?

2 to 5 years old

What kind of harness is on car seats?

5 point harness

From what age should booster seats be used?

5 to 9-12 years old

Where do we want the straps to be on a rear-facing car seat?

at the level of the shoulders

Where do we want the straps to be on a front-facing car seat?

above level of shoulders

Where should the clip be on a car seat?

nipple or armpit level

What should children be wearing around water?

life jackets

What precautions can one make for drowning

close toilet lids, monitor bathtubs, monitor around water

If there’s a near-drowning incident what needs to occur?

go to hospital

What are smoke alarm precautions?

smoke alarms (1 for each level), replace batteries every 6 months

How should pots be on a stove?

handles facing the back of the stove

What temperature should water be?

less than or equal to 120 degrees

What is poison prevention?

lock up medications

What are big choking hazards?

round or lots of chewing

Some foods to avoid for choking hazards

hotdogs, nuts, chunks of meat or cheese, peanut butter, grapes, popcorn, chewing gum

What is a big sign of choking?

Stridor (high-pitched), Clutch neck with hands, Cyanosis

Interventions for choking

Back blows (Below 1 year)

Abdominal thrusts (Above 1 year)