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Baby Basics
By the Downers Grove Fire & Police Departments
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Baby Basics Who we are
Who are you, why are you here?
To educate, not intimidate
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History of Baby Basics Injury Prevention Coalition
Fire Dept. Police Dept. County Health Dept. Local Hospitals
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Injury Awareness/Prevention
Understanding the dangers to your baby Traumatic Medical
Take steps to eliminate hazards inside & outside of your home
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Falls
Head Injuries Fractures Dislocations Lacerations
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Blunt injuries from heavy objects
Loose furniture Book Shelves Dressers TV Tool box BBQ Grills
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Burns from Scalding Water
Bath Tubs & Showers Boiling water on the
stove Coffee/Tea
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Electrical Burns
Outlets
Appliance Cords
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Thermal Burns
Stove Fireplace Space Heaters Matches/Lighters Light bulbs
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Chemical Burns
Cabinet Locks
Keep out of reach
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Burns from the sun
First 12 months keep out of direct sun
Babies do not need a tan
No lotion up to one year old
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First aid
Cool a burn
Cover
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Bleeding Pressure – add bandage
& do not remove
Elevate
ICE
No tourniquets
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Drowning Bath tubs Pools Lakes/ponds/
rivers 5 gallon buckets Toilets
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Respiratory
Suffocation SIDS Choking
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Suffocation
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SIDS
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the sudden and unexplained death of a child less than 1 year old.
For more information contact:SIDS Alliance
1-800-221-7437 www.sidsalliance.org
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Choking
Blind Cords Electrical Cords Rope Wire Bottles propped
up Food Small objects
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Shaken Baby Syndrome
Never shake, bounce, toss or play roughly
This can cause serious injuries…even death
Work together
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Seizures
Febrile Seizures Caused from a fever “too hot” Cool the child down
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Respiratory System Is the number 1 cause of cardiac arrest Children have strong/healthy hearts Children are nose breathers for the 1st
three months
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Respiratory Illness Croup
Upper Airway infection Produces a “Seal-like” bark
Epiglottitis Caused by a swollen epiglottis Needs IMMEDIATE care
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Allergic Reactions
Signs and symptoms Food Medicine Lotions
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Dehydration Fontanel is sunken in No Tears Dry Diaper
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Poisonings
Poisons, Medicines, & Plants
Keep locked up Keep out of reach Keep in original
containers Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
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Inside & Outside Hazards
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Childproofing your home
Danger Zone – crawl where the child can crawl to, on, and/or reach
Outlets/Appliance Cords Cabinet Locks/Knob Covers Safety Gates Safe Zone
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Crib Safety Keep the crib, bassinet or cradle away
from windows, window cords and heaters
Spaces between slats are 2 3/8” or narrower
Snug mattress No pillow, cushions, stuffed animals or
small toys
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Fireplaces
Doors Screens Gas Heaters Safe Zone
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Walkers
Stairs
Child Gates
Driveways
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Pool
Don’t let children out of your sight…even for a minute
Be aware of other peoples pools, not just your own
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Pets
Seek medical attention for all dog bites
Contact the police for vaccination information
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Bikes, Roller Blades, & Scooters
Helmets Pads
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Children outside the home
Never leave a child alone in a car…even for a minute
Don’t allow your child to play in or around a car
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Car Seats
Lecture to follow by the Downers Grove Police Department
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Family Safety Points
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Fire Safety and Prevention
Smoke Detectors Check Monthly Change the clocks/change the batteries
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Types Placement
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EDITH
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IIn Have 2 ways out
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Recommended resources
Good Samaritan CPR classes Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall
Hotline Downers Grove Fire Public Education Website Poison Control Center
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Keep your baby safeUnderstand the dangers
Provide safe play areas
Take steps to eliminate hazards
Make your baby’s environment a source of learning & fun…not danger !
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Questions ???
Thank you
Marsha Giesler1.630.434-5986