Safety

VIDEOTAPES

	Infant and Toddler Emergency First Aid - Volume I - Deals with accidents - it will help you learn what to do should an accident happen to your child. The tapes deals with the most common childhood accidents: cuts, fractures, burns, eye injuries and more. Explains in clear, easy-to-follow instructions what to do until help arrives and what signs and symptoms to report to your doctor or a 911 operator. Also discusses valuable tips on how to childproof your home, being prepared, what role is in the emergency medical system and much more.
	Infant and Toddler Emergency First Aid - Volume II - Deals with illnesses - it will explain the proper action to take when your child becomes ill. Explains what do to when your child is confronted with fever, poisoning, seizures, dehydration, croup, choking and more. Will also show you tips on childproofing your home, what signs and symptoms to report to your doctor or 911 operator, and review the latest CPR techniques based on the newest American Heart Association guidelines.
	Barney Safety - Barney and his friends learn about fire safety with help from Firefighter Frank and his dog, Chief. But that's not all... Barney, Baby Bop and BJ become dino-experts on many topics such as seatbelt safety and playing safely by wearing helmets.
	Be Cool about Fire Safety - Focuses on teaching preschool and elementary children how to be prepared in their home. Lessons learned include: don't play with matches and lighters, have smoke detectors on every floor - check them twice a year, don't hide - go outside, have an escape plan and practice, to escape a fire, fall and crawl, if you're on fire - stop, drop and roll, and know your local emergency number.
	Safe Active Play: A Guide to Avoiding Play Area Hazards - Keep informed about the best ways to avoid exposing children to unnecessary risks and hazards.
	Sesame Street Lead Away! Lead Poisoning Prevention project - The Sesame Street Lead Away! video, featuring known and loved characters from Sesame Street, has been designed to present a complicated subject in ways that can be easily understood by children and families.
	An Ounce of Prevention Keeps the Germs Away - Germs such as viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi cause infectious diseases that range from common ailments like a cold and the flu, to disabling conditions such as Lyme disease and polio, to deadly diseases like Hantavirus and AIDS. The bad news is that some of these diseases can be quite serious. But the good news is that many of these diseases can be prevented by following seven simple and inexpensive steps: wash your hands often, routinely clean and disinfect surfaces, handle and prepare food safely, get immunized, use antibiotics appropriately, keep pets healthy and avoid contact with wild animals.
	Mr Baby Proofer - You can create a baby-safe environment through this hands-on how-to video guide.
	Safe from the Start - There are many things parents and caregivers can do to help prevent serious childhood injuries. This video provides helpful information about car seats and car safety, childproofing at home, feeding and food safety, toy safety, kitchen safety, sleep/bedtime, safety outside of the home, bath time/bathroom hazards, kids and gun safety.

BOOKS

The Big Book of Safety for Young Children by Cindy Barden - This book was created to help parents, teacher and caregivers teach young children how to stay safe. Provides activities and discussion outlines to teach children to be prepared by increasing their awareness of their surroundings, how to react in a dangerous situation, who to turn to in an emergency and why safety rules are important.