EASTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

SAFE TIPS FOR BABY-SITTERS

• Baby-sitters are responsible for the care and safety of young children

• You should have emergency phone numbers near the phone.

• You should know where to contact parents in case of an emergency.

• You should know the address of the house and phone number where you are baby-sitting.

• Ask the parent to take you on a tour of the house
  • You should know where:
    • First aid supplies are located
    • Flashlights
    • Exits

• Don't baby-sit for a child that is seriously ill
  • Vomiting
  • Feverish
  • Frequently complaining of pain

• Keep a child away from danger
  • Buttons and other small objects
  • Household cleaners
  • Medicines
  • Plugs and outlets
  • Matches and lighters
  • Stairs
  • Windows
  • Electrical appliances
  • Knives
  • Plastic bags

• Practice fire and burn safety when using the stove
  • Turn hot handles in

• Be prepared in case of fire
  • Stay calm
  • Get kids out first
  • Crawl under smoke
  • If clothing catches fire STOP, DROP, and ROLL
  • Don't go back in the house
  • Call the Fire Department from a neighbors house

• Some things to do
  • Don't the door to strangers
  • Don't tell a telephone caller you're alone
  • Don't walk home alone at night
  • Don't ride home with an intoxicated adult
  • Don't leave a toddler for a moment

KEEPING KIDS SAFE IS WHAT BABY-SITTING IS ALL ABOUT

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