There are many ways you can keep your baby safe, but one
important focus is on a baby’s sleep and making sure they are safely secure.
Here are some great tips for a safe sleep environment for your baby:
Ø When
putting a baby down for a nap, always make sure to put your baby on its back.
Ø Make
sure the mattress the baby is sleeping on is firm and that the sheet is fitted
so they don’t get tangled up in the sheet.
Ø Remove
soft objects like stuffed animals or blankets from the crib.
Ø When
you put a baby down to sleep, make sure they are in a onesie or sleep sack for
warmth. A blanket is not needed and can cause more of a hazard to their sleep.
Ø The
room temperature for a baby should be between 68 and 72 degrees. You do not
want your baby to overheat.
Ø When
your baby is sleeping, make sure to check on him or her frequently.
Ø Always
make sure the products you use around the baby or put on or in their crib meet
federal safety measures.
If you make sure to follow these simple tips, your baby
will have a much safer sleep environment. Another key area to focus on in
protecting your baby is making sure you follow car seat safety guidelines. Here
are a few tips to make sure you are providing the best safety for your child
while in the car:
Ø For
the best protection, make sure you utilize a car seat that is rear-facing. (The
American Academy of Pediatrics suggest utilizing a rear-facing car seat until
at least two years of age.)
Ø Make
sure to read the manual for installing the baby car seat and follow it step for
step to ensure the utmost safety for your baby.
Ø To
make sure you have installed the car seat correctly, you can make an
appointment to have it checked out. Visit www.seatcheck.com
or www.nhtsa.dot.gov for more info.
Keeping a baby safe is important. For more tips on baby
safety, visit these websites:
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