Human Development
Name:
Safety & Childproofing
Date:
25 points
Block:
Childproofing- is a matter of ________ _______ to protect a child from possible ___________.
Creating a safe environment for children
Never leave a child unattended
Monitor the child’s activities
Place gates at the top and bottom of stairways
Keep the floor and stairs free of anything that the child might trip over
Wipe up spills immediately
Always use seat belts when the child is in a high chair of changing table
Secure screens and all open windows
Remove loose rugs and any furniture that might tip easily
Teach the child that the range is hot and must not be touched
Turn handles towards the center of the range
Check the temperature of bath water and bottles
Put safety caps on all unused electrical outlets and latches on cabinet doors
Keep small appliances unplugged and out of reach when they are not in use
Keep cleaning supplies, medicines, paints, etc…out of the reach of children
Keep sharp knives, razor blades, scissors, and matches locked up
Check toys and equipment for broken parts or sharp edges
Lock unused ref. and freezers or remove their doors
Your assignment is due at the beginning of next class
____check the smoke detectors in your house
____childproof your bedroom, living room, and your kitchen
____On the back of this sheet draw the floor plan of one of the above rooms and draw as many details
as possible.
____Get down on all fours and crawl around the room from corner to corner (you’re trying to see the
room through the eyes of a toddler)
____Make a list of all hazards you found in the rooms
Parent/Guardian Signiture:________________
Bedroom
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Living Room
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Kitchen
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Floor plan of one of the rooms