At Shadow Rock Preschool we are very diligent about keeping items locked up which can harm children. Every time licensing visits, they look carefully at what is on the counter and what is in unlocked cupboards. We know how quickly children can get into bottles and tubes if found at their eye level.
That is why we wanted to share this article with you from the June, 2009 Raising Arizona Kids magazine.
Just One High and You Can Die
Common inhalants
Aerosols – hair spray, insecticides, deodorant, air fresheners, cooking spray, furniture polish, keyboard cleanser, fabric protectors
Solvents and fuels – gasoline, spray paint, glue, rubber cement, dry-erase markers, shoe polish, turpentine, acetone
Gases – nitrous oxide, spray whipped cream, propane, butane
Others – household cleansers, oven cleaners, correction fluid, nail polish
Symptoms of inhalant use
Slurred speech, drunken appearance, lack of coordination, headaches, dizziness, confusion, watery or glassy eyes, rash on face, weight loss, chemical odor from body or breath, stains on body or clothes, plastic bags or empty containers in room. Nausea and vomiting are also common side effects.
What to do
If you discover your child in an intoxicated state, or even unconscious from breathing in fumes:
Stay calm and do not startle your child.
Call 911.
Perform CPR if necessary.
Provide ventilation.
Identify the inhaled product.
Contact the Poison Control Center for more information. 1-800-222-1222.
At Shadow Rock Preschool all our teachers have First Aid and CPR training to help us keep your children safe. If you have questions regarding the training of our staff, call 602-993-0050 and ask to speak to Marilyn or Sharon.
School starts very soon. Are you ready to come play with us?
We all know that children commonly get colds 6 to 10 times a year. We also know that the spread of germs can best be minimized by frequent and thorough handwashing. Teach your child how to wash his or her hands. Let them sing the ABC song TWO times through, scrubbing mightily. You’d be surprised how many children simply do not know HOW to wash. Help them, and help all of us.
