Mephisto 15 Posted August 26, 2006 For the newbies and soon-to-beeeeeeeez... CHILDHOOD SAFETY TEST 1. What do parents often call medicine to get their children to take it? (Never do this yourself.) 2. What household item can become a dangerous drowning risk (besides the tub, toilet, sink, or swimming pool). 3. Which type of accident kills more children than any other? 4. What is the most common mistake parents make when installing infant and convertible seats? 5. According to the Bicycle Institute of America, what age should a child be before they begin to use hand breaks? 6. Which door is often overlooked when parents toddler proof exits from their home? 7. Which factor most often causes parents to leave their baby alone in the tub. (Hint--it's not the phone ringing.) 8. What hazard do parents often leave on the edge of the bathtub? 9. The number one place where accidental poisoning occur is in a child's own home. Where is the next most common place for this tragedy? Test Answers 1. "Candy" 2. Cleaning/Mop buckets, especially industrial size. 3. Automobile accidents. 4. Seat is installed so that the infant faces the front of the car. 5. Minimum age is 10 years. 6. The small door through which the cat or dog leaves. 7. Not being prepared and leaving to get a towel, soap, powder, etc. 8. Soap slivers 9. At Grandparents' home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted August 26, 2006 thanks, ill be sure to tell my kids to tell their kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites