Babies and Parents

Accidents are the most frequent cause of consultation in the emergency department during childhood and adolescence. Even before the birth of his son should modify your home to make it safe for him, because during the first two years of life is home to the scene of most accidents. When they grow up, they will be more frequent outside the home: on the street, at school or in the field of sports.

a. Preventing accidents at home
1. Burns
2. Injuries caused by sharp objects
3. Electrical burns and electrocution
4. Suffocation and choking
5. Drowning
6. Poisoning (drugs, cleaning products etc.).
7. Falls and blows

b. Prevention of accidents outside the home
1. Driver Education
2. Playground
3. Pool and beach
4. At school
5. In sports

Preventing accidents at home

Burns

* When bathing your child watch the water temperature is adequate, for it is sufficient to put the back of the hand in the water and make sure it is warm. Should be used to fill the bathtub hot water mixing with the cold to get a warm stream, otherwise your child may reach into the stream of hot water and scalded.
* Make sure you never leave your child alone in the bathtub because you can choke very easily and quickly.
* Stoves and radiators must be protected so that the child can not touch them. Never allow a child to be near a roaring fire.

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