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Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… Nutrition Series Anyone who provides care to babies and young children must be aware of the risks of choking. Babies and young children are at high … are eating: Offer food in small amounts to prevent children from putting too much food in …

Preventing Choking in Small Children

… Actionset Overview Young children can easily choke on food and everyday objects. You can help prevent your child from choking by offering the right kinds of foods …

Burns and scalds in young children

… 123 Young children, who are naturally curious and like … heaters, and bottle warmers How can burns be prevented? Burns and scalds are preventable. …

Choosing Child Care

… These providers care for only your child or children. The provider may be a family member … for around 12 months. Au pairs usually are young adults (18 to 26 years of age) and often … Make sure that staff are knowledgeable about preventing safety hazards and responding to …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… responsibility between staff, parents and children. While child care facilities cannot … and water before and after eating. This helps prevent food from getting on toys, clothing, … a substitute Store food out of reach of young children Talk to parents about …

Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk …

Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People

… Topic Overview For many young people, using alcohol, drugs, or other … Parents can play a key part in teaching their children about alcohol and drug use by talking … for him or her to reduce alcohol or drug use. Prevention Strategies Young people who don't …

Young children and their vision

… identify common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By recognizing … doctor. How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to … You need to correct some concerns early to prevent permanent vision damage: Crossed eyes …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher … cooler if possible. What can you do to prevent heat-related illness? Keep cool inside … or more likely to occur It is safest to keep babies younger than 12 months out of direct …

Choking Rescue Procedure Heimlich Manoeuvre

… Overview A person who is choking (whose airway is completely blocked by … Back blows and chest thrusts are used in babies younger than 1 year. Health Tools … active role in managing a health condition. Preventing Choking in Small Children Adult or …