Tips For The Safety Of Kids
May 5th, 2008 by Femina
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What we should do?

1, Always keep the baby neat and clean.

2, Cut the nails properly with utmost care.

3, Wet nappy should be removed and parts should be cleaned with soap.

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 dress can cause irritation, hence dress should be loose and should 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 .It should be arranged
near mother's bed.

9, Always keep some music making toys near the baby.

10, While carrying the baby support the head with hand.Since the neck muscles
are weak 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 in
mother sitting position.Proper cleaning of nipple is also necessary.Mother
should take good nutritious diet throughout lactating period.

12, If there is some contraindication for breast feeding cows milk can be
given.Feeding bottle should be cleaned with warm water and should be kept dry
till next use.

13, Cows milk should be boiled and cooled.Some diseases like bovine
tuberculosis,brucellosis ect spread through raw milk.

14, Some children are allergic to some substances like food,milk,dress,cosmetics
ect.. Try to find out the material causing allergy and avoid such things.

15, Mosquito nets should be used regularly.Diseases like malaria,dengue
,filariasis,yellow fever and ect spread through mosquito bites. Mosquito bite
can also produce skin eruptions with some allergic reactions.It also disturbes
sound sleep.

16, A calm atmosphere should be maintained for a good sleep.Compared to adults
infants need more sleep.It is said that growth hormone secretion is activated
during sleep.

17, Growth developement,behavioral developement,motor developement,personal
social developement,language developement ect should be noted down in relation
to age. However parents need not be over anxious because slight variations are
seen from individual to individual.

18,Assessment of growth by measuring height and weight is necessary.

19, In the early months of life infant may defecate after every feed.Proper
toilet training should be given when the infant grows.The infant can be placed
on the toilet seat by the age of ten months.

20, The toilet seat (potty seat) should be cleaned with antiseptic liquid before
and after use.It should not be shared by other children.

21, If the baby shows some signs of distress like excessive
crying,convulsions,fever with rigor,stiffness of neck,frequent vomiting and
diarrhoea,bluish discolouration of the body,difficult breathing
with grunting, ect pay attention and consult your doctor.

22,A first aid box should be kept in the room ,which should contain sterile
cotton,dressing materials,antiseptic lotion and ointment and forceps.Seperate
book should be maintained to note down the phone numbers of doctors,
ambulance,police ect.

23,Child's medicines should be kept in seperate box.Information regarding dose
and mode of administration should be written in a paper and affixed on the box.

24, while driving keep the baby in seperate seat belt.

25, When you are going out with the baby keep an identity card with your phone
number and address inside his small pocket.

26, When the infant starts walking always accompany him to prevent a fall and
injuries thereby.

27, In emergencies take the first aid measures and take the victim to nearby
hospital.

Choking :-The baby may swallow some solid objects and cause obstruction.
Immediately make the baby to lie on the abdomen in head low position and press
the abdomen backwards and towards the chest. Stroking the upper back is also
useful. If no result call a trained person to take the material with the help of
forceps.

Accidental poisoning:- Try to takeout the poisonous subatance and induce
vomiting (except kerosine & acids). Wash the body with water to reduce
absorption through skin.Identify the pioson and take the victim to the hospital.

Burns:-First of all remove the source of heat and put clean cold water.Burned
cloaths should not be removed immediately. Cover the wound with sterile cotton
and take to nearby hospital.

Wounds :-Clean the wound with clean water and stop the bleeding by
compressing,raising the wound above the level of heart or use a tourniquet to
compress blood vessels. Then dress the wound with sterile cotton and bandage
and consult a doctor.

Drowning in bath tub:-Take the baby immediately and keep in head low position
,press the abdomen gentely or give a mouth to mouth sucking till the air way is
clear. Give mouth to mouth breathing and cardiac massage and take the victim to
the hospital.

Electric shock:-Stop the source of current. Then observe the victim,if no
breathing give mouth to mouth breath along with cardiac massage and take to the
hospital.

28, And the last but not the least, give your child maximum care, love and
support to make him healthy and happy for ever.




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