Hello! We are gradually coming to the end of the series of 100 messages for children to learn and share. The priority for today is ACCIDENTS and how we can prevent them.
Here are 10 messages on Accidents and its prevention at our homes, schools and in the community generally.
⦁ Cooking areas are dangerous for young children. Keep them away from fire and from sharp or heavy objects.
⦁ Children need to keep away from breathing smoke from fires. It causes illness and coughing.
⦁ Anything poisonous must be kept out of the reach of children. Don’t put poisons in empty soft drink bottles.
⦁ If a child is burned, put cold water on the burn immediately until the pain lessens (10 minutes or more).
⦁ Vehicles and bicycles kill and injure children every day. Be aware of all vehicles & show others how to be safe too.
⦁ Look out for dangers for young children like knives, glass, electric plugs, wire, nails, pins etc.
⦁ Stop young children eating dirt or putting small things into or near their mouths (e.g. coins, buttons) as these can block breathing.
⦁ Stop young children playing near to water where they may fall in (rivers, lakes, ponds, wells).
⦁ Create a first aid kit for home or school (soap, scissors, disinfectant & antiseptic cream, cotton wool, thermometer, bandages/plasters & ORS).
⦁ When you go somewhere new with a young child, be aware! Look and ask about the dangers for young children.
Read and pass it on,,Remember, caring is sharing!!!