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Mar 6
Use a checklist to assess the dangers and risks for children of different ages, stages and specific developmental barriers in early childhood development?
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1. Infants (0-12 months):
- Choking hazards: Ensure small objects are out of reach and that toys are age-appropriate.
- Suffocation risks: Keep pillows, blankets, and stuffed animals out of the crib.
- Falls: Use safety gates, secure furniture to walls, and never leave an infant unattended on a changing table or elevated surface.
- Burns: Keep hot liquids and appliances out of reach, and use stove knob covers.
- Poisoning: Store cleaning products, medications, and other toxic substances out of reach.
2. Toddlers (1-3 years):
- Choking hazards: Continue to monitor small objects and supervise meals.
- Falls: Use safety gates, secure furniture, and supervise play on playground equipment.
- Drowning: Never leave a toddler unattended near water, including pools, bathtubs, and buckets.
- Burns: Use stove knob covers, keep hot liquids out of reach, and use fireplace guards.
- Poisoning: Continue to store toxic substances out of reach and use childproof locks on cabinets.
3. Preschoolers (3-5 years):
- Choking hazards: Continue to monitor small objects and supervise meals.
- Falls: Supervise play on playground equipment and ensure proper use of helmets and safety gear.
- Drowning: Teach water safety rules and supervise around water.
- Burns: Teach fire safety rules, use stove knob covers, and keep matches and lighters out of reach.
- Poisoning: Continue to store toxic substances out of reach and teach about the dangers of ingesting unknown substances.
4. Children with developmental barriers (e.g. autism, ADHD):
- Sensory sensitivities: Create a safe and calming environment, minimize loud noises and bright lights.
- Communication challenges: Use visual cues and clear instructions, provide a safe space for expression.
- Impulsivity: Create structured routines and clear boundaries, supervise closely in potentially dangerous situations.
- Motor coordination difficulties: Provide adaptive equipment and modify environments to reduce physical risks.
- Social challenges: Teach social skills and safety rules, provide support and supervision in social situations.
- Choking hazards: Ensure small objects are out of reach and that toys are age-appropriate.
- Suffocation risks: Keep pillows, blankets, and stuffed animals out of the crib.
- Falls: Use safety gates, secure furniture to walls, and never leave an infant unattended on a changing table or elevated surface.
- Burns: Keep hot liquids and appliances out of reach, and use stove knob covers.
- Poisoning: Store cleaning products, medications, and other toxic substances out of reach.
2. Toddlers (1-3 years):
- Choking hazards: Continue to monitor small objects and supervise meals.
- Falls: Use safety gates, secure furniture, and supervise play on playground equipment.
- Drowning: Never leave a toddler unattended near water, including pools, bathtubs, and buckets.
- Burns: Use stove knob covers, keep hot liquids out of reach, and use fireplace guards.
- Poisoning: Continue to store toxic substances out of reach and use childproof locks on cabinets.
3. Preschoolers (3-5 years):
- Choking hazards: Continue to monitor small objects and supervise meals.
- Falls: Supervise play on playground equipment and ensure proper use of helmets and safety gear.
- Drowning: Teach water safety rules and supervise around water.
- Burns: Teach fire safety rules, use stove knob covers, and keep matches and lighters out of reach.
- Poisoning: Continue to store toxic substances out of reach and teach about the dangers of ingesting unknown substances.
4. Children with developmental barriers (e.g. autism, ADHD):
- Sensory sensitivities: Create a safe and calming environment, minimize loud noises and bright lights.
- Communication challenges: Use visual cues and clear instructions, provide a safe space for expression.
- Impulsivity: Create structured routines and clear boundaries, supervise closely in potentially dangerous situations.
- Motor coordination difficulties: Provide adaptive equipment and modify environments to reduce physical risks.
- Social challenges: Teach social skills and safety rules, provide support and supervision in social situations.
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