Choosing child care that is right for you and your child can be difficult. This DVD covers the possible problems to look for, what types of care are available, and the questions that should be asked at the facility. Also covered are the following topics: Defining What You Want, Family and Friends, Licensed Family Child Care Homes, Licensed Day-Care Facilities, Locating a Center, Checking Out Facilities, Centers You Should Stay Away From.
Tag: Child Safety Series
Shaken Baby Syndrome
You’ve seen the stories in the news of babies who’ve been violently shaken and then died from their injuries. Most of us think, “Not me! I would never do that!” There are very few people who set out to hurt a baby. But when you are at your wits end, actions can become chaotic and extreme, and sadly, sometimes end with a baby being shaken violently. Learn the three things you need to do to protect your baby and yourself, and what to do if things go too far.
Sindrome Del Bebe Sacudido
Has visto historias en las noticias de bebés que los han sacudido y luego han muerto por las lesiones. Muchas pensamos, ¡”Yo nunca haría eso!”. Muy pocas personas lastimarían a un bebé a propósito, pero cuando llegas al límite, las acciones se tornan caóticas y extremas y, desafortunadamente, algunos bebés terminan siendo sacudidos de manera violenta. Aprende los tres factores de protección necesarios para ti y tu bebé y qué hacer si la situación llega demasiado lejos.
Reanimación Cardiopulmonar (RCP)
Este video instruye a los padres o cualquier persona a cargo de un infante, en cómo actuar en caso de asfixia y procedimientos de resucitación cardiopulmonar en bebés si tuvieran una emergencia respiratoria o cardíaca. Esto no reemplaza una clase acreditada de RCP, este video familiarizará a las personas en estos importantes pasos para salvar la vida.
SIDS
Should you be reasonably worried about SIDS? What can you do to reduce the risk of SIDS happening to your baby? And how important is it to follow these recommendations? This video will answer these questions and help parents have peace of mind about SIDS by providing a game plan to reduce the risk of SIDS dramatically for their babies. Topics include: • third trimester • any time after birth • sudden infant death syndrome • suffocation • strangulation • unknown death • reduce • back to sleep • firm sleeping surface • crib safety • recommendations • co-sleeping • smoking • smoke exposure • pacifiers • breastfeeding • swaddling • overheating • vaccines.
Child Abuse & Neglect
This video answers these questions and takes a close look at what child sexual abuse is, how to teach your children to be safe, how parents can spot potentially unsafe situations for their children, and what you should do if you suspect your child was abused. Topics include: • third trimester • any time after birth • laws • sexual fondling • oral sex • intercourse • peeping • flashing • pornography • ”stranger danger” • risks • dating • red flags • behavioral signs • grooming • communication • boundaries • secrets • sleepovers • reporting.
Car Seat Safety
This video will help sort through the choices a parent has when faced with selecting the right car seat. It will also give tips on correctly installing a car seat, and where to go for help if it is too confusing. Finally, this video will cover how to correctly use the seat once it is installed so parents can feel confident their children are traveling safely. Topics include: second trimester • third trimester • after birth • inertia • LATCH • seat belts • tethers • NHTSA • rear-facing • state laws • installation • infant-only seats • convertible car seats • all-in-one car seat • forward-facing • combination car seat • booster seats.
Smoking & Alcohol During Pregnancy
This video will cover the effects of smoking and drinking alcohol during pregnancy. It will cover how these activities affect your developing baby, your pregnancy, and you. It will also cover some of the long-term, developmental issues your child may face after exposure to these harmful chemicals. This video will offer tips on how to successfully quit smoking and drinking. Topics Included: first trimester • second trimester • third trimester • smoking • alcohol use • drugs • addiction • risk to baby • SIDS • stillborn • premature birth • birth defects • lung damage • e-cigarettes • secondhand smoke • third-hand smoke • quitting • fetal alcohol spectrum disorder • fetal alcohol syndrome
Car Seat Safety
This video will help sort through the choices a parent has when faced with selecting the right car seat. It will also give tips on correctly installing a car seat, and where to go for help if it is too confusing. Finally, this video will cover how to correctly use the seat once installed so parents may feel confident their children are traveling safely.
Seguridad Del Asiento De Carro
El siguiente video le ayudará a revisar las alternativas que un padre tiene al enfrentar la elección de la silla de auto correspondiente. También le dará consejos para una instalación correcta de la silla de seguridad y hacia dónde dirigirse para conseguir ayuda si es demasiado confuso. Por último, el presente video abordará la forma de usar correctamente la silla una vez instalada para que sus hijos se sientan cómodos y viajen de forma segura.