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| Infant physical development |
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Definition
Weight: 5-7oz first 6 months, doubles by 4-6, tripled by 1 year
Height: 1in first 6 months, .5in 6-12m
Head circumference: .5in 0-6m, ,2in 6-12m
6-8 teeth appear in year one
posterior fontanel closes by 2-3m, anterior by 12-18m |
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Term
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Definition
Aspiration of Foreign Objects: i.e. Avoid small objects that could become lodged in the throat
Bodily Harm: sharp/heavy objects out of reach, monitor with animals
Burns: check bath temp, sunscreen, cover plugs
Falls: low crib, rails up; restraints; attended if elevated surgact, safety gates
Poisoning: lead paint, toxins, plants, cabinet lock, meds, detectors
Car: rear-facing up to 1 year, 20 lb, five point harness
Suffocation: no pillows in crip, no mobiles/gyms after 4-5m, 2.4in apart slates, tight mattress |
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Term
| Toddler Injury Prevention |
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Definition
same as infant but add:
Teach stranger safety, lock firearms, keep toilet lids closed, do not leave unattended in bath, teach to swim, lock doors and windows, fwd facing car seat until 4 years or 40lb |
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Term
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Definition
Preoperational
2-4: preconceptual thought
artificialism: everything is made by humans
animism: inanimate objects are alive
imminent justice: universal code for law and order
4-7: intuitive thought: classify info and become aware of cause-effect |
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Term
| Preschool Injury Prevention |
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Definition
| Add helmets/protective equipment for physical play, supervise at pool/water, teach to swim, booster seat |
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Term
| School aged injury prevention |
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Definition
| Add: children under 13 are safest in back seat, teach children to say no to illegal drugs and alcohol, stranger safety |
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