随着孩子的成长和变化,所以做自己的能力. At each stage of development, children have increasing risks for injury. Read the developmental characteristics of each age range below. Decide what injuries might be most common for this age group. List precautions you would need to take to prevent injury.
Infant: Birth to 1 Year
Characteristics | Common Injuries | Safety Precautions |
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Puts objects in mouth to learn about them | ||
Increasing ability to move (roll over, scoot, crawl, walk) | ||
Reaches for and pulls up on objects (shelves, toys, other children) | ||
Doesn’t understand the meaning of “no” |
Young Toddlers and Toddlers: 13 months to 36 months
Characteristics | Common Injuries | Safety Precautions |
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Puts objects in mouth to learn about them | ||
Increasing ability to move (walk, run, climb) | ||
Reaches for and pulls up on objects (shelves, toys, other children) | ||
Climbs (on climbing equipment and things not meant for climbing) | ||
Doesn’t understand the meaning of, and inconsistent yield to “no” | ||
Begins to imitate adult behaviors | ||
Investigates everything within reach | ||
Curious about new things | ||
Lacks impulse control |
Source: Adapted from: Health and Safety in Family Child Care Home-Participant Guide. Ohio Department of Job and Family Services 2010