I remember watching this commercial on Sunday night. It triggered me to think about people. People. Many are born each day. They die every day, leaving so many lives lost. Not just adults, but children, babies, toddlers, they pass away each single solitary day as well. Even though death by assault is common, the top number of child deaths are accidental. It is sad to lose people, knowing you will not see them for a long time, almost like it pushes you miles and years away.
Here are a couple of tips to assure child safety:
-Keep sharp objects, such as scissors or knives, out of reach, maybe somewhere high. Also, be sure they are safely stored and out of sight, for extra safety.
-Second of all, supervision is recommend when taking a shower or a bath. Many young children may not know how to swim, nor may the know of the dangers water can create.
-Go over safety procedures. Lay out family plans for if there is a fire, or another similar emergency. Explain to them how to call 911 and what to do when they reach the number.
-Keep young children buckled in the middle seats, and child restraints are another good way to prevent death by car accidents. Do not let young children sit in the front. A recommended height for front-seat passengers is 4 feet and 9 inches to 5 feet and 1 inch.
-Make sure large, hazardous objects, such as the television, tightly secured. I believe a flatscreen T.V. is safe because a child is less like of tipping it over. Just be sure that the flatscreen is most positively in its most stable position. -Crossing the street is also very important to the prevention of accidents. Explain to a child on how to cross the street, and on how to be cautious of their surroundings. Hold their hand when crossing the street. -At all times, keep child-proof doorknob covers on the pantry, front, and back doors. Whatever works for you is great, but those are the most vital.
-Finally, a very likely killer, poison. Poison is in many different forms. Be sure to teach a child how to use toothpaste. When starting, I recommend refraining from using fluoride toothpaste, which is very indeed toxic. Instead, use training toothpaste. To clear up the view, training toothpaste is basically regular toothpaste minus the toxic ingredients, including fluoride. Demonstrate throughout the process to the child on how to brush their teeth properly, and warn them about the dangers of regular toothpaste. Next is kitchen and washer soap. Both are extremely dangerous. When I was a child, my mum and dad had these child-locks for our cabinets. Only they had the magnet to the locks, and they kept it out of my reach. Also, keep other toxic liquids in the garage on a high shelf. In the washing room, if you have one, also keep the liquid soaps in a box, or even on a high shelf. Don't forget about medicine. Keep a lock on your medicine cabinet, and don't leave any type out, no matter what the label says.
I really hope I helped everyone out, and keep the young ones safe!
The #1 cause of childhood deaths is preventable accidents. At Nationwide, we believe in protecting what matters most, your kids. Together we can #MakeSafeHappen. Learn more at http://makesafehappen.com.
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