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Safety Tips for Young Children

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1.  What is the leading cause of preventable death and injury in the US?
  1. Drowning
  2. Burns
  3. Choking
  4. Road injuries
2.  How long should a child be in a rear facing car seat?
  1. Until 1 year of age
  2. Until 2 years of age
  3. Until 3 years of age
  4. Until 6 months of age
3.  Which statement is NOT true about seat belts?
  1. Should lie flat across chest
  2. Should be low on the hips or upper thighs
  3. Can be placed under child's arm or behind back
  4. All are true
4.  What age is it generally OK for children to eat small, round, or hard foods (ex: cheese sticks, marshmallows, hard candies)?
  1. 2 years
  2. 3 years
  3. 4 years
  4. 5 years
5.  Who should families call immediately if their child eats a liquid laundry pack or other hazardous material?
  1. Poison control
  2. 911
  3. Family doctor
  4. Police department
6.  What type of medication should you make sure is out of sight and out of reach for small children?
  1. Prescription
  2. Creams
  3. Vitamins
  4. All the above
7.  What statement is true about sleeping with babies?
  1. Make sure you have soft blankets and stuffed animals in their cribs
  2. It is better to sleep next to them
  3. Lay baby on stomach
  4. Lay baby on back
8.  What skill is important to focus on when teaching young children how to swim for safety?
  1. How to do a back stroke
  2. How to tread water for one minute
  3. How to swim on his/her side
  4. How to to do various dives
9.  Approximately how many children with autism attempt to elope from a safe environment?
  1. 10%
  2. 25%
  3. 50%
  4. 100%
10.  If a child with autism elopes, where should you make sure to search first?
  1. Any areas with water
  2. Playgrounds
  3. Neighbor's house
  4. Local school

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