July

Baby Safety Checklist

Posted In: baby safety by Infant Care

Here are several Things that you could do to keep your baby safe in traveling, bathing, baby sleeping, etc:

When traveling with your baby, be sure to use an infant car seat that meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Look for a tag or label that says the seat meets these standards. The middle of the back seat of the car is the safest place for your baby. The infant car seat must be in the back seat. The infant seat must face the rear of the car. It is not safe to use it in the front seat.

Young kids and Babies are very curious by nature and can’t resist the urge to explore every nook and cranny of their surroundings. it’s so important for parents to be aware of any potential dangers in the home.

Check the bath water before bathing your baby. Test it with the inside of your wrist or with a thermometer. If possible, set the water heater in your home to 120 degrees.
Always check warmed formula to make sure it is not too hot.

Do you know that bathroom can be a dangerous place for baby?. Learn how to childproof your bathroom to protect your kids.

Instruct caregivers carefully. Write things down for them. Make sure that everyone who takes care of your baby understands that you have specific expectations about how to treat and care for your baby.

Make sure that you and others put your baby to sleep on his back in a safe baby crib.

Numbers to call for information:
To learn more about safety, you can call the Consumer Product Safety Commission at
1-800-638-2772 or you can visit their Web site at www.cpsc.gov/.

Families who cannot afford a car safety seat can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. They can provide information on resources that help low-income families purchase or borrow child car seats. You may call them at 1-800-424-9393 or visit their Web site at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/.

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