Patient Education - TIPP

TIPP: The Injury Prevention Program age related tipp sheets from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Please Select any of the following age-related child safety links to learn more about child safety.

Web Resource image Age-Related Safety Sheets BIRTH TO 6 MONTHS - Make certain that your baby's car safety seat is installed correctly. Read and follow the instructions that come with the car safety seat and the sections in the owners' manual of your car. Use the car safety seat EVERY time your child is in the car.


Web Resource image Age-Related Safety Sheets 6 TO 12 MONTHS - Use gates on stairways and doors. Install operable window guards on all windows above the first floor. Do not use a baby walker. If your child has a serious fall or does not act normally after a fall, call your doctor.


Web Resource image Age-Related Safety Sheets 1 TO 2 YEARS - Children in homes where guns are present are in more danger of being shot by themselves, their friends,or family members than of being injured by an intruder. Ask if the homes where your child visits or is cared for have guns and how they are stored.


Web Resource image Age-Related Safety Sheets 2 TO 4 YEARS - Keep safety caps on at all times or find nontoxic substances to use. If your child does put something poisonous in his or her mouth, call the Poison Help Line immediately. Attach the Poison Help Line number (1-800-222-1222) to your phone.


Web Resource image Age-Related Safety Sheets 5 YEARS - At age 5, your child is learning to do many things that can cause serious injury... bike, street, fire, car, firearm, and water safety are key. Even if your child knows how to swim, never let him or her swim alone.


Web Resource image Age-Related Safety Sheets 6 YEARS - At age 6, children aren't good at judging sound, distance, or the speed of a moving car. Teach your children to stop at the curb and to never cross the street without a grown-up. Make sure your child wears a helmet every time he or she rides a bike.


Web Resource image Age-Related Safety Sheets 8 YEARS - Your child should use a booster seat until the lap belt can be worn low and flat on the hips and the shoulder belt can be worn across the shoulder rather than the face/neck (usually at about 4'9" tall and between 8 and 12 years old). The safest place for all children to ride is in the back seat.


Web Resource image Age-Related Safety Sheets 10 YEARS - Ask your doctor which sports are right for your child's age. Be sure your child wears the protective equipment made for that sport, such as shin pads, mouth guards, wrist guards, eye protection, and helmets.