Home Safety: Falls, Fire, Water, Farm & More
Before children are old enough to go to school, they spend the majority of their time in and around their homes. Homes are the place in which young children most often suffer an injury. Injuries may occur due to structures in the home, such as stairs; products found in the home, such as toys with small parts or chemicals; and situations in the home, such as access to boiling water or unsafe sleeping environments. Young children rely upon parents and caregivers to provide for them, including food, shelter, comfort, play and a safe place in which to grow, learn and experience in. A safe home requires parents and caregivers to investigate their homes for risks as well as provide adequate supervision of children.
Choking, Drowning, Suffocation, & Strangulation