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Babies At Home
Help to make them safe from potential injuries – including choking, drowning, falls, poisoning and burns – that could occur at home. Set the scene: Look at the world from a baby’s perspective and help prepare your home so that it is a safe place. Crawl around on the floor, peer down from his crib and try to grab all that you can. Learn how to identify risks and protect your baby from home injuries. Tips to help keep your baby safe at home:
Burn Prevention for Babies At HomeBabies can be easily burned and injured by hot liquids, steam and electrical appliances. Whether in the kitchen or bathroom (where hot water burns babies most), it's important to take precautions. Choking, Suffocation and Strangulation Prevention for Babies At HomeThere are simple things around the house that increase the risk of choking, suffocation and strangulation for babies. Since they are crawling around on the floor, grabbing cords that are within reach, and constantly putting things in their mouths, you can minimize these risks by simply removing their access to such hazards. Drowning Prevention for Babies At HomeBabies can drown in an only an inch of water. This puts them at risk of drowning in wading pools, bathtubs, buckets, diaper pails, toilets, spas and hot tubs. Make bath time and other water-related activities safe by actively supervising your baby and keeping your baby's bath and play areas free from hazards. Fall Prevention for Babies At HomeBabies can suffer injuries from falls involving high chairs, beds, changing tables, stairs, baby walkers and strollers. Keep you baby's nursery safe by removing hazards to minimize risk and installing safety devices. Fire Prevention for Babies At HomeBy installing smoke alarms on every level of your home and in every sleeping area, you can dramatically decrease the chances of dying in a home fire. Prepare your home for an emergency, and have an escape plan to ensure that everyone gets out safely. Poison Prevention for Babies At HomeYounger children, especially babies, are at greatest risk for poisoning, which can be caused by common household products including cleaning supplies, cosmetics, plants, toys, pesticides, art supplies, alcohol, medicines and vitamins. |
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For the first few months of a baby’s life, home is where he or she spends the most time. Your baby will be crawling, teething and discovering new things every day. 
