While the home may be where the heart is, it's also a place where many children get hurt. In fact, thousands of children die from unintentional injury in the home every year. This video gives parents and grandparents the know-how to be proactive in protecting their children from harm and presents the latest recommended childproofing techniques and prevention strategies. Topics include:
*Fire Safety and Burn Hazards - the importance of smoke alarms, escape planning, cooking, bath water, and appliance safety
*Choking, Suffocation and Strangulation Hazards - food, toys, window coverings
*The Safe Baby - crib safety, SIDS, baby equipment, shaken baby syndrome
*Preventing Falls - stair, window, and furniture hazards
*Drowning Prevention - water hazards, bath time supervision, pool safety
*Poison Patrol - common household poisons, prevention, lead poisoning, pesticides
*Hazards in the Air - radon, carbon monoxide, second-hand smoke
*Preparing for Emergencies - phone lists, CPR classes, First Aid kits, gun safety
Includes a Special Bonus Section - Designed to review critical points and boost retention, a detailed room-by-room safety checklist starts after the main program and can be played at any time. A reproducible checklist is also included for parents to refer to at home. Also includes a Facilitator Guide. Produced with expert input from Debra Holtzman, J.D., M.A., Attorney, Honorary Co-Chair, Florida SAFE KIDS Coalition and author of The Panic-Proof Parent: Creating A Safe Lifestyle for Your Family.
*Closed Captioned
*Also in Spanish #7287