Keeping Me Safe

I am always changing and learning new things. I depend on you to help keep me safe as I start to explore my world. What is safe one day might not be safe the next day. Get down on your hands and knees and see the world the way I see it, so you can remove possible hazards before I find them.

Most childhood injuries can be predicted and prevented.

Here are some simple guidelines to help keep me safe between 4 and 6 months old…and beyond.

Falls are the leading cause of hospital visits for childhood injuries.

Lower the mattress in my crib as soon as I can sit.

• Take down my crib mobile when I can get up on my hands and knees.
  When you put me in a highchair, always strap me in with the safety straps and stay with me.
• Use a high chair that has a wide base so that it can not be tipped over if someone bumps into it.
• Start thinking about baby gates, drawers and cupboards, toilet covers, corner protectors for furniture and other possible hazards. I am going to be crawling soon if I am not already!