Check toys to be sure they are for the right age of your child.
Buy flame resistant, washable, non-toxic toys.
Kitchen and Bathroom Safety
Keep hot drinks and foods, knives, and electrical objects out of children’s
reach.
Adjust the temperature on the water heater to 120º F or less.
Use a baby tub for at least the first 5 months. Then use a tub seat when your
baby is big enough to bathe in a tub. Never leave your child alone in the tub.
Check that the bath water is warm, not hot and use only a small amount of
water in the tub.
Medicine Safety
Store medicines and vitamins out of children’s reach in a locked drawer or
cabinet.
Never give home remedies or medicine to your baby without first checking
with a doctor.
Check with your baby’s doctor for the right medicine dose for baby’s age or
weight.
Car Safety
Always use approved child safety seats for your child’s age and weight. Place
babies in a rear-facing seat. Check with your local Children’s Hospital, health
department or fire department to have someone check that the seat is in the car
the right way.
Never hold a baby or child on your lap while riding in a car or truck.
Everyone in the car should wear a seat belt.
Fire Prevention
Keep matches and lighters out of your child’s reach.
Check smoke detectors each month and change the batteries each year.
Plan more than one escape route from each room in the house.
Other Safety Measures
Keep a bulb syringe with baby’s supplies and know how to use it.
Do not let anyone smoke or drink hot liquids while holding your baby.
Put sunscreen on your child. Put a hat on babies less than 6 months old.
Consider taking an infant/Child CPR course and first aid class.
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