All Health Topics

Preschool: Three-to-five years

Jan 20, 2012
  • Continue adequate supervision.
  • Discourage game playing, (hid and seek, tag, etc.) around heat/fire sources: (stoves, heaters, barbecues, fireplaces, etc.)
  • Keep matches and lighters out of reach, purchase only child resistant lighters.
  • If you smoke, never leave lit cigarettes unattended.
  • Begin to educate your child on fire safety, escape routes, and the "stop, drop, and roll" technique.
  • Practice/reinforce these with your child, often.
  • Do not give hot foods/liquids to your child, allow them to cool.
  • Do not carry hot foods/liquids and your child at the same time.
  • Do not attempt to carry hot foods/liquids with toddlers underfoot.
  • Do not use tablecloths, too easily pulled off.
  • Keep fire extinguishers in your home, check the pressure often.
  • Be a good role model, children mimic adults.
  • Never allow children to handle fireworks.
  • Use only flame-retardant/noncombustible costumes for Halloween.
  • Teach children that matches/lighters are tools for adults, and when they are older you will show them how to use them properly.
  • Always dress in non-flammable sleepwear.