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Safety Tips for New Babies
Did you know?
- Every year, nearly 300 children under one year old are admitted to BC hospitals for treatment of unintentional injuries.
You can prevent the major causes of injury.
Falls
- keep a hand on the baby at all times during diaper changes -- a baby can roll and fall off a change table
- do not leave an infant in a bouncer chair on a table or counter -- a baby's feet can kick the chair over the edge
- do not leave a baby unattended in a grocery cart
Scalds
- test bath with an elbow or forearm -- the water should be warm, not hot
- stir food heated in a microwave well and test the temperature before feeding it to your baby
- do not hold the baby while you are eating or drinking anything hot
Poisoning
- keep diaper creams, cleaning products, medication, tobacco, alcoholic beverages and other poisons out of baby's reach
- if your doctor has advised medicine, check the label and measure every time you give it to your baby
Suffocation
- grate, blend or chop all solid food into very small pieces
- keep small objects such as coins, buttons, and earrings out of baby's reach
- discard any soothers (pacifiers) that have broken or chewed parts
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