Tips for nanny to ensure the safety of kids
Submitted by Charles Dick
Mon, 16 Mar 2009
Nannies seem to be multi-activity caretakers of babies and children. Initially parents
find it difficult to enhance the nanny-child bonding. But some trained nannies better
understand and support the child, approach them with a motherly touch, take care
of day-to-day activities of your kids. Most nannies are very family-oriented and
serve as a lifeguard for the children. Parents/guardians expect trustworthy and
competent nannies. On the other hand, nannies expect parents/guardians who will
respect them as a professional.
It is essential for the nannies to know some tips to ensure safety of the kids.
The nannies should first educate themselves, and then educate the kids they are
taking care of.
Water safety tips - Nannies must pay special attention when children are playing
in the water. They must accompany the child to the beach or swimming pool regardless
of their age. The nannies should educate the children about the safe and unsafe
measures of swimming or playing in the water. Also they should ensure teach what
to do in case of water accidents. With such safety information, the child can be
better equipped to handle and avoid water accidents.
Sun and heat exposure safety tips - Nannies must teach kids about the harmful effects
of sun and heat such sunburns and heat exhaustion. Children should also be advised
to wear sunscreen and nannies should carefully watch whether the kids have any symptoms
of heat exhaustion which include paleness, cool/moist skin, sweating, headaches,
nausea and an increased pulse rate.
Internet usage safety tips - Nannies can ask the parents of the kids to install
an internet filter or family safety software, limit the amount of time the kid spends
on surfing or chatting. It is better to avoid kids from downloading illegal files.
Educate the child on how to make safe use of internet in order to utilize the online
world safely, without giving personal information such as photos, names, addresses,
phone numbers, schools, or other personal information to a site.
Fire and electricity safety tips - Nannies must teach kids about the hazards of
playing with fire and electricity. They should teach the safety measures and the
first-aid to be given in case of fire and electricity accidents.
Kid's health care tips - Nannies must watch the health condition of the child regularly.
They should be alert if the kid shows some abnormal behavior, or if the kid is unusually
inactive. They should take the child to the doctor prescribed by the parent, in
case of emergency situations, and be careful such that the parents are aware of
this.
The few weeks are very critical period for the nannies in building a relationship
with the kids. The nannies should introduce themselves to the kid in a polite way
so that the kid never neglects her advices. The nannies should converse with the
kids about their interests, hobbies, and other personal problems. They may try to
solve the problem if possible, or inform the parents to do the need.
There are many good things that a nanny can do to help the kids to lead a safe life.
The nannies must develop positive, clear communication which is free from emotion
and judgment, and should be aware of many more tips to take care of the kids in
a safe and encouraging environment.
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