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Are you keeping your kids safe?

It is important to remember that accidents (unintentional injuries) are the leading cause of death for children over age 1 years (and the 7th leading cause of death for children under a year old).

Even though unintentional injuries is a better term than accidents, it is even better to call these preventable injuries, since very often (but unfortunately not always) they can be prevented with the proper safety measures.

Take our child safety to quiz to see if you are aware of key recommendations to keep your kids safe.

Choose your difficulty level

1
The AAP states that children should not be allowed to ride 4 wheeled all-terrain vehicles until they are...
a) 12 years old
b) 14 years old
c) 16 years old
d) 18 years old

2
To avoid scalding burns, you should set your hot water heater to...
a) 120 degrees
b) 130 degrees
c) 140 degrees
d) 150 degrees

Here are questions 3 and 4 out of 18 questions.

3
Home trampolines are safe if...
a) only two people jump on the trampoline at a time
b) a safety pad covers the frame and springs
c) they don't have an enclosure
d) none of the above

4
The AAP states that...
a) A gun kept in the home is 43 times more likely to kill someone known to the family than to kill someone in self-defense.
b) A gun kept in the home triples the risk of homicide.
c) The risk of suicide is 5 times more likely if a gun is kept in the home
d) All of the above.

Here are questions 5 and 6 out of 18 questions.

5
The number for Poison Control is...
a) 1-800-222-2911
b) 1-800-222-1222
c) 1-800-111-2111
d) 1-800-222-1111

6
Younger children can be harmed by toys that...
a) have small parts
b) make loud noises
c) can break easily
d) all of the above

Here are questions 7 and 8 out of 18 questions.

7
To prevent a child from getting to a pool, how tall should the fence around the pool be?
a) 24 inches
b) 36 inches
c) 42 inches
d) 48 inches

8
A safe crib has...
a) slats that are less then 2 3/8 inches apart
b) slats that are more then 2 3/8 inches apart
c) decorative cutout end panels
d) both a and c

Here are questions 9 and 10 out of 18 questions.

9
Which of the following is a true statement about bicycle safety?
a) It is safe for a child to wear a football helmet when riding a bike.
b) Your child should ride facing traffic so that he can dodge oncoming cars.
c) You should buy a bike that fits your child now, instead of one that they will grow into.
d) Your child can ride safely at night if he is using bike reflectors.

10
Children can usually safely ride without a booster seat once they are...
a) 7 years old
b) 80 pounds
c) 3'9" tall
d) both b and c

Here are questions 11 and 12 out of 18 questions.

11
Your home should have a carbon monoxide detector if it has...
a) an attached garage
b) a gas furnace
c) a wood burning stove
d) any of the above

12
Children should ride in the back seat of a car until they are...
a) 9 years old
b) 10 years old
c) 11 years old
d) 12 years old

Here are questions 13 and 14 out of 18 questions.

13
At what age can children begin to use a lawn mower?
a) 12 years for a riding mower
b) 10 years for a walk-behind mower
c) both a and b
d) none of the above

14
Common poisonous house plants don't include...
a) Poinsettia
b) Devil's Ivy
c) Oleander
d) Croton

Here are questions 15 and 16 out of 18 questions.

15
Children should not ride a skateboard until they are...
a) 3 years old
b) 4 years old
c) 5 years old
d) 6 years old

16
What is the earliest age that children can safely sleep in the top bunk of a bunk bed?
a) four years
b) five years
c) six years
d) seven years

Here are questions 17 and 18 out of 18 questions.

17
To prevent falls from windows, you should...
a) install a permanent window guard if you are below the 6th floor
b) place furniture in front of the window
c) install screens on windows you plan to open
d) install a window stop to prevent a window from opening more than 4 inches

18
Your child may be at risk for lead poisoning if...
a) your home was built in 1947
b) your home was built in 1967
c) your home was built in 1987
d) either a or b

Here are the answers to the quiz:

Correct answers are marked with a , while wrong answers have a next to them.

1
Not Answered
The AAP states that children should not be allowed to ride 4 wheeled all-terrain vehicles until they are...
a) 12 years old
b) 14 years old
c) 16 years old
d) 18 years old
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "c". The AAP is actually working to prohibit the use of ATVs, on- or off-road, by children and adolescents younger than 16 years. ( more information )

2
Not Answered
To avoid scalding burns, you should set your hot water heater to...
a) 120 degrees
b) 130 degrees
c) 140 degrees
d) 150 degrees
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "a". To avoid scalding burns, you should set the temperature of your hot water heater to 120 degrees F. ( more information )

3
Not Answered
Home trampolines are safe if...
a) only two people jump on the trampoline at a time
b) a safety pad covers the frame and springs
c) they don't have an enclosure
d) none of the above
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "d". The AAP is actually against any use of home trampolines, even if only one child jumps at a time, it has safety pads and an enclosure, and an adult supervises the child. ( more information )

4
Not Answered
The AAP states that...
a) A gun kept in the home is 43 times more likely to kill someone known to the family than to kill someone in self-defense.
b) A gun kept in the home triples the risk of homicide.
c) The risk of suicide is 5 times more likely if a gun is kept in the home
d) All of the above.
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "d". The AAP warns that guns in homes are a serious risk to families, being more likely to kill someone known to the family, tripling the risk of homicide, and causing a 5 times higher risk of suicide. ( more information )

5
Not Answered
The number for Poison Control is...
a) 1-800-222-2911
b) 1-800-222-1222
c) 1-800-111-2111
d) 1-800-222-1111
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "b". The nationwide toll-free number for Poison Control is 1-800-222-1222. ( more information )

6
Not Answered
Younger children can be harmed by toys that...
a) have small parts
b) make loud noises
c) can break easily
d) all of the above
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "d". Younger children can be harmed by toys that have small parts, because of the choking hazards, make loud noises, because of the risk of hearing damage, and that can break easily. ( more information )

7
Not Answered
To prevent a child from getting to a pool, how tall should the fence around the pool be?
a) 24 inches
b) 36 inches
c) 42 inches
d) 48 inches
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "d". The CPSC and AAP recommend that you install a fence that is at least 4 feet (48 inches) high around all 4 sides of the pool to keep younger children out and avoid drownings. ( more information )

8
Not Answered
A safe crib has...
a) slats that are less then 2 3/8 inches apart
b) slats that are more then 2 3/8 inches apart
c) decorative cutout end panels
d) both a and c
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "a". So that a child's head can't become trapped, a safe crib has slats that are less then 2 3/8 inches apart and solid end panels. ( more information )

9
Not Answered
Which of the following is a true statement about bicycle safety?
a) It is safe for a child to wear a football helmet when riding a bike.
b) Your child should ride facing traffic so that he can dodge oncoming cars.
c) You should buy a bike that fits your child now, instead of one that they will grow into.
d) Your child can ride safely at night if he is using bike reflectors.
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "c". To ride safely, your child should always wear a bicycle helmet, ride with traffic (on the right), and avoid riding an oversized bike and riding at night. ( more information )

10
Not Answered
Children can usually safely ride without a booster seat once they are...
a) 7 years old
b) 80 pounds
c) 3'9" tall
d) both b and c
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "b". The adult lap and shoulder belt normally does not fit a child until they are about 4'9" tall and weigh approx. 80 lbs (at about age 8 years), and so children over 40 pounds should ride in a booster seat until that time. ( more information )

11
Not Answered
Your home should have a carbon monoxide detector if it has...
a) an attached garage
b) a gas furnace
c) a wood burning stove
d) any of the above
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "d". You should have a carbon monoxide detector in your home if you have any appliances that are not electric and that burn natural or liquefied petroleum gas, oil, wood, coal, or other fuels, or if you have a home with an attached garage. ( more information )

12
Not Answered
Children should ride in the back seat of a car until they are...
a) 9 years old
b) 10 years old
c) 11 years old
d) 12 years old
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "d". All children under 12 years of age should be placed in the back seat of the car. ( more information )

13
Not Answered
At what age can children begin to use a lawn mower?
a) 12 years for a riding mower
b) 10 years for a walk-behind mower
c) both a and b
d) none of the above
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "d". To prevent lawn mower injuries, the AAP recommends that children younger than 16 years should not be allowed to use ride-on mowers and that children younger than 12 years should not use walk-behind mowers. ( more information )

14
Not Answered
Common poisonous house plants don't include...
a) Poinsettia
b) Devil's Ivy
c) Oleander
d) Croton
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "d". Many house plants are poisonous if ingested, including the poinsettia, devil's ivy, and oleander plants. ( more information )

15
Not Answered
Children should not ride a skateboard until they are...
a) 3 years old
b) 4 years old
c) 5 years old
d) 6 years old
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "d". The AAP advises that children younger than 5 years should not use skateboards. ( more information )

16
Not Answered
What is the earliest age that children can safely sleep in the top bunk of a bunk bed?
a) four years
b) five years
c) six years
d) seven years
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "c". The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that you not let children under 6 years of age sleep in the upper bunk of a bunk bed. ( more information )

17
Not Answered
To prevent falls from windows, you should...
a) install a permanent window guard if you are below the 6th floor
b) place furniture in front of the window
c) install screens on windows you plan to open
d) install a window stop to prevent a window from opening more than 4 inches
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "d". To prevent falls out of windows, you should install a permanent window guard if you are above the 7th floor or a window guard that can be easily opened in case of fire if you are below the 6th floor, not allow your children to play around windows, keep furniture away from windows, so that your children aren't tempted to climb on them, and consider using window stops that prevent widows from being opened more than 4 inches. ( more information )

18
Not Answered
Your child may be at risk for lead poisoning if...
a) your home was built in 1947
b) your home was built in 1967
c) your home was built in 1987
d) either a or b
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "d". The American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC state that children are at risk for lead poisoning if they live in or regularly visit a house that was built before 1950 or one that was built before 1978 (24 years ago) and is being remodeled or has recently been remodeled. ( more information )


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