Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years

References

Citations

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2005). CDC's Unintentional Injury Activities—2004. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/pub-res/unintentional_activity/2004/DUIP_Activity_Rpt2004.pdf.

  2. American Academy of Pediatrics (2004). Keeping your child safe. In SP Shevlov, RE Hannemann, eds., Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5, 4th ed., pp. 423–470. New York: Bantam.

  3. Window Covering Safety Council (2003). Kids...cords...caution: Learn how to keep your children safe. Basic Cord Safety. Available online: http://www.windowcoverings.org/basiccordsafety.html.

  4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2006). Fireworks-Related Injuries. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/fworks.htm.

  5. National Safety Council (2006). Water safety. National Safety Council Fact Sheet. Available online: http://nsc.org/library/facts/drown.htm.

Other Works Consulted

  • American Academy of Pediatrics (2002). Pool safety for children. The Injury Prevention Program (TIPP). Available online: http://www.aap.org/family/tipppool.htm.

  • American Academy of Pediatrics (2002). Water safety for your school-age child. The Injury Prevention Program (TIPP). Available online: http://www.aap.org/family/tipwater.htm.

  • Humane Society of the United States (2006). Teaching your child to avoid dog bites. Available online: http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/dog_care/stay_dog_bite_free/teaching_your_child_to_avoid_dog_bites.html.


Go to previous sectionGo to previous sectionGo to top of pageGo to top of pageGo to next sectionGo to next section

Author: Debby Golonka, MPHLast Updated: January 5, 2007
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics

© 1995-2008 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.

Click here to learn about Healthwise
Click here to learn about Healthwise
Topic Contents
 Overview
 Frequently Asked Questions
 Healthy Habits for Preventing Infection and Illness
 Safety Measures Around the Home
 Safety Measures Outside the Home
 Parent Self-Care
 Other Places To Get Help
 Related Information
Arrow PointerReferences
 Credits