Kid Safety At Day Care

What we should do?

1, Always keep your child neat and clean. 2, Cut the nails properly,
regularly and with utmost care.

3, Wet and soiled diapers should be removed promptly and child
cleaned thoroughly.

4, Take care of the genitals because fungal infection is common in
that area. Parts should be kept dry.

5,Care of the scalp is very important.Fungal infections, dermatitis
ect can be prevented by proper cleaning.

6,Tight fitting clothing can cause irritation, hence clothes should
be loose and allow entry of air.

7,Room should have sufficient light and ventilation. It should be
free from dust and insects.

8,Seperate bed preferably water proof is needed for kids.

9, Always keep some music making toys near babies and children.

10, While carrying a baby support the head with hand. Since the neck
muscles are weak a sudden fall of head can be dangerous.

11, Mothers milk is the best nutrition for the baby,it also gives
emotional attachment. Breast milk should be given as per the babies
need preferably with mom in sitting position. Proper cleaning of
nipple is also necessary. Mom should have a good nutritious diet
throughout lactating period.

12, Bottle feeding moms should clean,
sterilise and keep dry feeding bottles.

13, Microwave heating of drinks is not recommended due to possibility
of scalding.

14, Milk, fibers, food and cosmetics can cause allergies. If child is
exhibiting an allergic reaction try to discover the offending allergen
through a process of elimination.

15, Always use mosquito nets. Malaria, filariasis, dengue and yellow
fever are spread through bites.

Sleep can also be disturbed due to itchy, enflamed skin eruptions.

16, Ensure you have a calm, consistent bedtime routine to encourage
healthy sleep. Kids need lots of sleep. Growth hormones kick in during
REM so napping kids are busy.

17, As kids pass the different age milestones keep a record of
language, growth, behavioral, motor and

personal social development. Everyone is different so parents
shouldn't panic if slight variations are noted.

18, Regular measurement of weight and height is essential to asses
growth.

19, Expect lots of poops after most feeds in the early days. Initiate
toilet training as child gets more independent. Introduce the sitting
on the toilet seat from 10 months.

20. Always thoroughly sanitise the toilet seat. Sharing with other
kids isn't encouraged.

21, Call the doctor is child exhibits the following signs or
symptoms; convulsions, difficulty breathing, excessive crying, fever
with rigor, frequent vomiting with diarrhoea, stiffness of neck or
bluish discoloration of the body.

22, Keep a fully stocked first aid kit to hand which should contain
dressing, sterile cotton and antiseptic lotion. Note all emergency
numbers and keep in an obvious place.

23, Keep all child medications in a seperate box. Note all dosage and
administration details.

24, Ensure you have the correct car seat fitted.

25, Attach an identity card to your child's clothes with your address
and telephone number.

26, Supervise a child learning to walk to minimize accidents.

27, In the event of an accident perform necessary first aid steps and
get victim to hospital asap.

The Do Nots

1, No shaking baby as it can cause brain damage.

2, Remove any small items in vicinity of child.

3, Same goes for sharp or pointed items.

4, When in the bath don't let water get into the ears.

5, If a child is coughing or crying a lot don't try to get them to
eat.

6, Careful you don't overfeed.

7, Keep any dangerous or toxic substances out of child's reach.

8, Ensure child's clothing is not restrictive.

9, Care should be taken if your baby is on the bed that they do not
fall off.

10, Avoid close contact with lots of people and never hand your baby
to a stranger.

11, Childproof all electrical sockets and wires.

12, Kitchens are full of potential dangers. Never leave a child alone
there.

13,
Supervise your child the entire time they are in the tub. Keep water
level low.

14, Don't smoke around children.

15, Keep pets at a distance (ensure they have received all shots).

16, Install gates on stairs where young children are crawling or
wobbling.

17, Avoid strong light in the bedroom.

18, Don't accept food from strangers when travelling.

19, Don't allow a child to crawl in the dirt.

20, Keep kids away from sick people.

21, Avoid areas of pollution, large crowds and hospital wards.

22, Keep free standing lights away from kids.

23, Never give medicine that has been prescribed for someone else to
your child.

24, If medication has passed the expiry date do not use it.

Fiona Lohrenz has 10 years experience running a day care and has
launched a child care website directed at providers and parents. She
has also produced a 'Start a Day Care Business' DVD guide:
www.startchildcare.com Fiona can be reached at her website:
http://www.childcareonly.com