Keeping Your Baby Safe

KEEPING YOUR BABY SAFE at home and on-the-go This infographic is a compilation of some of the most important baby safety information. It is an easy-to-use guide and a valuable tool to prevent accidents and injuries. SAFETY INDOORS Windows guards and safety netting on windows, decks, balconies, and landings. Secure furniture with Smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms on every level of your home.* anchors to the wall or floor to avoid tip-overs. La Safety latches and Safety gates to block Keep out of your child's reach Do not place furniture locks for cabinets stairways and other dangerous areas. all cords longer than 7" (i.e. toys or curtain cords) near windows. and drawers. Outlet covers and outlet plates. Fireguard (on open fires, electric and gas fires and heaters; solid fuel, oil or gas fired stoves). Corner and edge bumpers. Change batteries every year. SAFETY IN THE NURSERY Babies spend a lot of unsupervised time in their cribs. |Place your baby to sleep on his or her back. Buy a crib that meets The slats are no more than 2-3/8ths inches apart. all current national safety standards. Do not place baby's crib or other furniture near windows. Never place baby's crib near cords longer than 7" di.e, toys or curtain cords) Do not use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts. Use a firm, tight- fitting mattress that fits well in the crib. Do not put pillows, pillow-like bumper pads, stuffed toys and other soft products in a baby's crib. Consider the safety of all toys! • Keep all small objects, especially round objects such as balls and marbles, away from children. • Keep balloons and toys with magnets away from young children. • Keep older sibling's toys out of reach of children under 3 years of age, especially magnets and balloons. • Keep plastic bags out of reach and tie a knot in them. SAFETY IN THE BATHROOM Never, ever leave your child alone in a bathtub or near water even for a moment to answer the phone or the door. Children can drown in as little as two inches of water. Keep medicines and cleaning products with child resistant lids locked and out of reach of Test water before bathing your baby. (Water can get no hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.) children. Child resistant is not "child proof." Keep toilet lids closed and locked. Bath seats or rings or other bathing aids are not safety devices. Cover the tub spout with a cushioned guard so baby's head doesn't collide with it. SAFETY IN THE KITCHEN Do not place your baby in any child or infant seat on a countertop, table or any elevated surface. When eating, baby should be sitting down and fastened into a high chair or booster seat. Taste cooked food and heated liquids to make sure they're cool enough. (No hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.) Do not leave baby alone in a high chair and always use all safety straps. Keep items away from the edges of tables and Keep and store unsafe items Heat bottles with warm water and test before feeding. locked and out of counters. reach of children. Including car seat carriers, infant carriers, bouncers, vibrating seats, or unsecured booster type chairs. SAFETY OUTDOORS Turn all large buckets bottom-up to prevent them from collecting water. Install a fence around your pool or hot tub, and always keep the gate locked and shut. Use layers of protection with pools and spas. Never rely on personal Keep your baby out of the sun at all times. Never, ever, leave your child alone or under the supervision of a sibling near any water. Children can drown in only a few inches of water in seconds. flotation devices or swimming lessons to protect your child. SAFETY IN CARS Car crashes are the main cause of accidental death and serious injury of children. Correctly using a car or booster seat can save your child's life. Your children should always be placed in age appropriate car seats. When using a rear-facing infant seat, recline the car seat to keep the baby's head from dropping forward. Learn how to install and properly use infant and toddler seats. Read the manufacturer's instructions before installing the car seats. Make sure the car seat is tight and secure. Harness straps should be at or below the shoulder level. Never place a baby in a rear-facing seat in the front seat of a car with Not all car seats fit in all vehicles. When installed correctly, the car seat should not move more than one inch from side to side. an active air bag. In most states, parents or guardians by law must use a: Rear-facing car seat for infants under 20 Front-facing car seat for children under 40 pounds and under 4 years old. Booster seat for children under 80 pounds and under 8 years old. pounds and 1 year old. SAFETY ON FOOT Never leave a sleeping child unsupervised in Do not carry hot drinks, tea or coffee, in the cup holders provided near the handle. a pram or stroller. Always use the tether strap on Buy a pram that meets all current national Never balance your wrist. safety standards. bags on the handles of the pram or stroller. Don't let the child stand up in the |pram or stroller. | Use the 5 point harness at all times. Do not put more children in a pram or stroller than it is designed for. Always engage the brake as soon as you stop. Discaimer: These are suggestions for general information purposes only. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. 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