1. Keeps baby crib away from windows.
2. Crib mattress fits snugly.
3. Uses non-plastic mattress covers.
4. Describe why cribs need safety latches and locks.
5. Uses a crib with slats no wider than 2-3 inches apart.
6. Explain when to place and remove bumper pads.
7. Explain when to remove mobiles and crib toys.
8. Demonstrate the safest sleeping positions for a baby.

Activities:

PAYA    Module 5, Child Area Safety

What to Expect    Infant, Crib and Mattress    Infant, Sleep Positions    Infant, SIDS

Web Resource    Parent Soup

1. Demonstrate baby proofing a home (e.g., removing unsafe and dangerous items from places a child can go or reach).
2. Explain why a baby should not be left alone on a bed or changing table.
3. Demonstrate safely heating baby bottles.
4. Tell what foods to avoid the first year of life.
5. Demonstrate feeding chair safety (e.g., high chair).
6. Explain how to protect a baby from burns.
7. Name several toys safe for babies.
8. Explain the danger in tying a pacifier on a string around the baby’s neck.
9. Describe your fire safety plan.
10. Explain what to do if a baby swallows a poisonous substance.
11. Describe the pros and cons of walkers and playpens.
12. Avoid smoking cigarettes when in the same room as a child.
13. Avoid using illegal drugs around child.

Activities:

Be Prepared    Baby Proofing

PAYA    Module 5, Safety

Teenage Pregnancy    C. 13. Hello, Stranger! Health Care    C. 13. Hello, Stranger! Suggested Learning Activities    C. 13, Study Questions

What to Expect    Infant, Smoking and Baby’s Health    Infant, Changing Table    Infant, Pacifier Safety    Infant, Bottle Safety    Infant, Car Seat Safety    Infant, Toy Safety    Infant, Walker Safety    Infant, Feeding Chairs    Infant, Food Safety    Infant, Play Pen    Infant, Home Safety    Infant, Burn Prevention    Infant, Fire Prevention    Infant, Poison

You and Your New Baby    Guide, Class VIII, Keeping Your Baby Safe and Playing with Your Baby    Guide, Child Proofing, p. 30; Situation Exercise    C. 11, Keeping Your Baby Safe

Web Resource    Parent Soup    The American Academy of Pediatrics    The Parent Center/Baby Center

1. Explain how to select a safe car seat.
2. Demonstrate installing a car seat safely.
3. Demonstrate securing a child in a car seat safely.
4. Tell why it is not okay to leave a baby in a car alone, even for a few minutes.
5. Demonstrate how to use a stroller and baby carrier safely (e.g., proper securing of child).
6. Describe how to get help if you or child is in danger.
7. Describe how to perform CPR on an infant.
8. Describe how to find shelter or safety in an emergency.
9. Supervise child in and around water.

Activities:

PAYA    Module 5, Safety

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn    Car Safety

What to Expect    Infant, Outdoors    Infant, Home Safety    Infant, Car Safety    Infant, Playground Safety    Infant, Summer    Infant, Water Safety    Infant, CPR

You and Your New Baby    C. 11, Keeping Your Baby Safe

Web Resource    Fit for A Kid    Parent Soup    The American Academy of Pediatrics    The Parent Center/Baby Center

1. Tell why babies cry
2. Describe different types of cries
3. Tell what causes babies to cry continuously.
4. Demonstrate how to comfort a child.
5. Demonstrate how to support a baby when picking him/her up.

Activities:

Be Prepared    Coping with Crying

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn    Infant Cues

What to Expect    Infant, Crying    Infant, Comforting a Crying Baby

You and Your New Baby    Guide, Class V, Sleeping and Crying    C. 6, Crying

Web Resource    Bright Future, How to Soothe a Crying, Baby    Parent Magazine    The American Academy of Pediatrics    The Parent Center/Baby Center

1. Demonstrate keeping living space clean.
2. Demonstrate washing infant clothing.
3. Explain why it is not okay to hit a baby.
4. Tell the affects of physical violence in the home on an infant.
5. Describe Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and how to prevent it.
6. Describe why it is not okay to use illegal drugs around a child.
7. Describe the effect of watching too much TV.

Activities:

Be Prepared    Coping with Crying    The Infant Ensemble    The Terrible Tube

Love and Logic    Violence

PAYA    Module 2, Personal Care    Module 5, Appearance and Behaviors

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn    Infant Cues

Ready, Set, Fly!    Home Cleaning #7    Home Cleaning #8

Teenage Pregnancy    C. 13. Hello, Stranger! Safety    C. 13. Hello, Stranger! Suggested Learning Activities    C. 13, Study Questions

What to Expect    Infant, Clothing    Infant, Carrying Baby    Infant, Crying    Infant, SIDS    Infant, TV and Babies

You and Your New Baby    Guide, Class V, Sleeping and Crying

Web Resource    Cleaning 101    Just Ask Jane    The American Academy of Pediatrics    The Parent Center/Baby Center

1. Explain responsibilities of being a parent.
2. Name four ways you want to be as a parent.
3. Describe three strengths and three potential weaknesses of yourself as a parent.

Activities:

Teenage Pregnancy    C. 14, Mama! (Is that Me?)    C. 14, Mama! (Is that Me?), Suggested Learning Activities    C. 14, Study Questions    Guide, Part III, Teenagers as Parents

1. Name at least 2 people who will help when you are overwhelmed or need a break.
2. Tell how to cope with tensions, frustrations and stress in a positive manner.
3. Describe what to do if you feel depressed.
4. Explain post-partum depression and how it affects a person.
5. Demonstrate taking care of yourself physically with exercise, good nutrition, and sleep when you can.
6. Describe two strategies to recover from labor and delivery.
7. Explain how to file for and pursue child support.

Activities:

Be Prepared    Moms and Mood Swings    Your Mental Health

PAYA    Module 5, Stress    Module 5, Older Babies and Toddlers

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn    Baby Blues

Teenage Pregnancy    C. 14, Mama! (Is that Me?)    C. 14, Mama! (Is that Me?), Suggested Learning Activities    C. 14, Study Questions

You and Your New Baby    Baby Blues

Web Resource    The Parent Center/Baby Center