Choking/Suffocation
Common risks in infants as they mainly put things in their mouth at this stage.
Plastic bags should be removed
Strangulation
Avoid giving cord/ribbons to children over 30cm
Cuts
Toys should be unbreakable
Remove staples
Electrocution
Socket cover and supervision
The CE mark means:
Meets the European community standards of safety.
The lion mark:
Used on British made toys that meet the British safety standards.
Health and safety in the home:
Children under seven have accidents at home
Parents finding it difficult to supervise several children
Safety precaution to consider supervision and
Constant use of safety equipment which includes:
Harnesses and reins- prevent children from falling out of high chairs, should be able to take off easily when feeding the baby
Corner covers so toddlers are prevented from catching their head and eyes into the furnitature
Socket covers to prevent children from poking electric sockets
Must be consistently used
Drawer and cupboard catches so that children do not open cupboards, windows and drawers as dangerous items such as chemicals might be there.
Catches weaken over time so not completely child proof.
Safety gates to prevent children falling down the stairs and having access to the kitchen
Adults should use them consistently and make sure they are properly fitted.
Health and safety in the play area:
To keep them in a play pen where it is a safe environment for a short period.
Should not be used as a substitute for adult supervision, should be kept there for short periods of time and should be suitable for the age and stage of the baby.
Check the area is free from dog mess as this contains the toxacara worm which if ingested can cause blindness.
Wash children hands after playing outdoors and before eating or drinking
Check there is no broken glass or syringes or overflowing bins that would attract wasps.
Tell children not to leave with strangers
Health and safety in the care settings:
Feeding:
Risk:
Choking
Allergic reaction
Falling from high chairs
Infection
Burning and scalds
Prevention:
Should supervise children
Be aware of the food they are allergic too
Harness should be used in high chairs
Making children wash their hands before they eat
Checking food and drink temperature before being served to children
Nappy changing:
Risk:
Infection
Prevention:
Hand washing
Correct disposal of the dirty nappy.
Nap time:
Risk:
Suffocation
Falls
Sudden infant death
Prevention:
Follow advice to prevent sudden infant death syndrome
Securely fasten cots
By suitable beds depending on age group
Not give pillows or soft toys to babies or toddlers
Monitor the child/children
Outdoor play:
Risk:
Falls
Prevention:
Enough space for the bikes
Helmets should be provided
Health and safety when using toys and equipment:
Protective clothing and cycle helmets to prevent head injuries and cuts if children fall of their bike and other wheeled toys
Must be consistently used
Health and safety when near water:
Drowning
Supervise child
Common risks in infants as they mainly put things in their mouth at this stage.
Plastic bags should be removed
Falling
Climbing frames should be screwed to the ground securely so they do not trip over
The area underneath play equipment should be tarmac, sand so minimise injury
Climbing frames should be screwed to the ground securely so they do not trip over
The area underneath play equipment should be tarmac, sand so minimise injury
Drowning
Supervise child
Supervise child
Burns/scalds
Keeping matches out of reach
Fireguards
Handles of cooking pans away from toddlers
Poisoning
Toy materials such as modelling clay and paint should be non toxic as they are likely to put that in their mouths
Garden plants that are highly toxic should be avoided
Keeping matches out of reach
Fireguards
Handles of cooking pans away from toddlers
Poisoning
Toy materials such as modelling clay and paint should be non toxic as they are likely to put that in their mouths
Garden plants that are highly toxic should be avoided
Infection
Washable toys
Washable toys
Strangulation
Avoid giving cord/ribbons to children over 30cm
Cuts
Toys should be unbreakable
Remove staples
Electrocution
Socket cover and supervision
The CE mark means:
Meets the European community standards of safety.
The lion mark:
Used on British made toys that meet the British safety standards.
Health and safety in the home:
Children under seven have accidents at home
Parents finding it difficult to supervise several children
Safety precaution to consider supervision and
Constant use of safety equipment which includes:
Harnesses and reins- prevent children from falling out of high chairs, should be able to take off easily when feeding the baby
Corner covers so toddlers are prevented from catching their head and eyes into the furnitature
Socket covers to prevent children from poking electric sockets
Must be consistently used
Drawer and cupboard catches so that children do not open cupboards, windows and drawers as dangerous items such as chemicals might be there.
Catches weaken over time so not completely child proof.
Safety gates to prevent children falling down the stairs and having access to the kitchen
Adults should use them consistently and make sure they are properly fitted.
Health and safety in the play area:
To keep them in a play pen where it is a safe environment for a short period.
Should not be used as a substitute for adult supervision, should be kept there for short periods of time and should be suitable for the age and stage of the baby.
Check the area is free from dog mess as this contains the toxacara worm which if ingested can cause blindness.
Wash children hands after playing outdoors and before eating or drinking
Check there is no broken glass or syringes or overflowing bins that would attract wasps.
Tell children not to leave with strangers
Health and safety in the care settings:
Feeding:
Risk:
Choking
Allergic reaction
Falling from high chairs
Infection
Burning and scalds
Prevention:
Should supervise children
Be aware of the food they are allergic too
Harness should be used in high chairs
Making children wash their hands before they eat
Checking food and drink temperature before being served to children
Nappy changing:
Risk:
Infection
Prevention:
Hand washing
Correct disposal of the dirty nappy.
Nap time:
Risk:
Suffocation
Falls
Sudden infant death
Prevention:
Follow advice to prevent sudden infant death syndrome
Securely fasten cots
By suitable beds depending on age group
Not give pillows or soft toys to babies or toddlers
Monitor the child/children
Outdoor play:
Risk:
Falls
Prevention:
Enough space for the bikes
Helmets should be provided
Health and safety when using toys and equipment:
Protective clothing and cycle helmets to prevent head injuries and cuts if children fall of their bike and other wheeled toys
Must be consistently used
Health and safety when near water:
Drowning
Supervise child
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