How to Know Infant Safety Concerns

Choking

Keep floors clear of small objects, such as buttons, coins, and safety pins.

Suffocation

Soft, flexible objects that can cover an infants nose and mouth may cause suffocation.Keep all plastic bags aways from infants.Keep stuffed animals out of a childs crib.

Water

Never leave a baby alone near or in water, such as a bucket, bathtub or wading pool.

Falls

Don't leave a baby unattended on any raised area, including an adult bed or a changing table.

Keeping infants safe is one of a caregivers greateast responsibilities.Caregivers can help prevent accidents before they happen by learning how to keep infants safe.The following steps are some safety guidelines for infants.

Poisoning

Babies put everything into their mouths. Keep all medicines, household cleaners, paints, and other poisonous substances in locked storage areas.

Burns

Never leave children alone around hot liquids,ovens,or irons. Use safety covers on all electrical outlets.

Sun

Infants should wear sunglasses and hats with a brim. Avoiding sun exposure and dressing babies in lightweight long pants and long sleeved shirts are the best ways to protect them from sunburn. For infants younger than 6 months of age, sunscreen should be used when adequate clothing and shade are not available.

Animals

Babies do not know how to act around animals, even pets. Never leave a child alone with any animal.

Clothing

It is very important that a baby's clothing especially sleepwear be flame retardant. Check clothing labels for this information