Editing Pediatric Nursing (section)

=== Toddlers and preschoolers ===

* '''Drowning''' is a leading cause of death in the 1 to 4 year age group. Provide touch supervision, four-sided isolation pool fencing with self-latching gates, and empty buckets and tubs immediately.
* '''Choking foods''' to avoid: whole grapes, hot dog rounds, nuts, popcorn, hard candy, raw carrots, chunks of peanut butter. Cut round foods lengthwise.
* '''Poisoning:''' store medications and chemicals locked and out of sight, keep products in original containers, and post the United States national Poison Help line, 1-800-222-1222. Do not induce vomiting and do not give syrup of ipecac.
* Turn pot handles inward; keep hot liquids and appliance cords out of reach.
* Use stair gates, window guards, and cabinet and outlet safety devices.