Recognising Hazardous Situations For Baby

Children have no idea of danger and it is up to the parents to provide them with an environment that is safe. Most parents try to do this, but in some cases they simply don't recognise that what they are doing could be dangerous to the baby or young child. Leaving a child unattended while in a bath or bath support product is certainly dangerous. They can easily slip out of the support and drown in a few centimetres of water. Likewise, leaving them unattended in a highchair with no seatbelt is dangerous. Children can wriggle themselves out of many seemingly safe seats. They often learn to undo safety belts, too.

Leaving a baby on a change table or bed is also dangerous. Babies often roll and can do so very quickly. A fall from bed of table can kill a baby. Having a mattress that does not fit the cot correctly poses a suffocation hazard for a young baby. So can using old cots with wide gaps between the bars. If baby's head becomes stuck in the gap, choking can be the result. Cords dangling from the edge of the table, or hot cups of liquid too close to the edge can cause severe burns and scalds.


All toys and furniture should be assembled properly and the safety regulations noted carefully.

By: Melanie

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