Early Childhood Safety

What is the primary focus of caregivers during the first five years of a child's life?

• Teaching advanced mathematics

• Preventing injuries and supporting development

• Preparing for college entrance exams

• Learning multiple languages

What is the leading cause of unintentional, nonfatal injury among children ages birth to 5?

• Drowning

• Falls

• Burns

• Poisoning

What is a key aspect of responsive caregiving for infants?

• Ignoring the infant's cries

• Providing a responsive relationship and meeting the infant's needs

• Allowing the infant to be independent

• Focusing only on physical development

What is one of the first skills infants develop in feeding?

• Chewing solid food

• Using a fork

• Sucking and swallowing liquids

• Drinking from a cup

Why is it important for caregivers to talk with families about feeding styles?

• To follow a strict feeding schedule

• To determine the best foods and feeding styles for the child

• To ensure the child eats quickly

• To avoid using any cultural traditions

What should be done to protect young infants from direct sunlight in outdoor environments?

• Use a fan.

• Provide a blanket.

• Use the shade of a tree, stroller canopy, or umbrella.

• Apply sunscreen.

What is one way to prevent falls when caring for young infants?

• Allow them to explore freely on high surfaces

• Keep a hand on them when they are on a changing table

• Let them play with small objects

• Encourage them to crawl on their own

Why is it important to use safe sleep practices for infants?

• To ensure infants sleep longer

• To prevent suffocation and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

• To make infants more independent

• To help infants develop faster

What should be done with toys that are small enough to fit into an infant's mouth?

• They should be given to older children

• They should be placed on higher shelves

• They should be removed to prevent choking hazards

• They should be painted in bright colors

Why is it important to actively supervise mobile infants?

• To ensure they eat enough food

• To prevent them from getting bored

• To keep them safe as they explore

• To teach them new words