Playground safety Water safety Vehicle safety Restraint systems safety (age/size) Bicycle and pedestrian safety

Playground Safety Inspect for possible hazards Make sure play equipment has no protrusions Discard broken toys Provide closer supervision

Water Safety Drowning happens in a matter of seconds. Never leave a young child alone or with a sibling in the tub….if you must leave take the child with you Flotation devices can not be relied upon to keep them afloat or alive Always watch children by the bathtub, pool area, spa, beach, or lake.

Remember, children can drown in as little as 1 inch of water and it can happen in no time at all. Even older children are at risk because they overestimate their ability or underestimate how deep the water is!!

Water Safety Can a child drown in a toilet?

Vehicle Safety: Child Safety Seats One of the most important pieces of equipment is a child safety seat. Children should be restrained using the appropriate car seats for their size and weight. Consider attending a child safety seat check. Child safety seats are the law.

Safety Seats Infant only seats- up to 22 lbs. Convertible seat- fits children birth to 40 lbs Booster Seat- ages 4-8 years old  Face back first year of life  Front after 22lbs and over 1 years old  Safest place is facing rear of car in middle of back seat

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

Bicycle Safety What guidelines does a child need to know for riding a bicycle safely? Learn the “rules of the road” Like cars, bikes have to follow traffic laws Always wear a helmet Learn hand signals and correct side to ride on Cyclists ride close to curb with flow of traffic Always look before riding into a street

Pedestrian Safety Do not play near parked cars Stop and look both ways when crossing the street Teach children to recognize signals, such as stop signs, walk signs, and traffic lights.

Pedestrian Safety Younger children should hold an adult’s hand when crossing a street. A group of children can form a line, holding hands, behind the adult who is supervising them.

Essential Question: How can children be taught safe practices?

What do you think physical safety is? Physical Safety Being free from bodily harm. What are some facts you would teach your child about physical safety to protect them... Have a meeting place. Establish a specific place to meet if separated. Know where and whom your children are with

Protecting Children From Unacceptable Content What do you think about when you hear the statement “Protect children from unacceptable content”?

Stranger Awareness Teach children: Never to accept a ride from a stranger and never to enter anyone’s home without parental approval If they are lost and scared instruct them to find a mom, which generally means someone with a stroller or child in tow. Make sure they know you will never ask someone to pick them up without telling them first.

Safety Practices Teach your child safety practices so they can live a long, safe, secure life.