Safety Tips For The Early Baby Months

Young babies soon learn to suck their fingers or whatever else finds its way into their mouths, such as bedding or clothing. Gradually they learn to lift up their heads and some babies will roll over before they are three months old. Accidents can happen even to such young children, but they are less likely with a little forethought.

Remember that older brothers and sisters may be jealous and show their feelings towards the baby in ways that are frankly dangerous. If you sense that this is a problem, don't leave the baby with the older child. Remember that even well-intentioned and loving things done by an older child can backfire and be dangerous for a baby.

Equipment and toys
Always check that any equipment you use for your baby is sturdily constructed, with no sharp edges or projections, and has nowhere for small fingers, limbs, or the baby's head to get stuck. There are strict safety standards for the manufacture of most items of baby equipment, so always check before you buy that what you have chosen conforms to these standards.

Choose safe toys that can't easily break or come apart. Don't give your baby anything sharp or pointed. Check that soft toys' eyes and any small parts are firmly fixed, and remove any ribbons.

Important

• Make sure a cat can't get on to the cot or stroller where your baby is sleeping - the cat could lie on your baby's face.
• Never give your young baby a pillow as she might suffocate.
• Never leave your baby lying unprotected from the sun, and remember that the sunlight will move.
• Never put your baby's chair or bouncer on a raised surface - it only takes a little movement to make it fall off.
• Never leave plastic bags or polythene wrappings within reach of your baby.
• Never leave your baby alone with a bottle or food in her mouth.
• Never let a baby go to sleep in a bib or in clothes with ribbons that tie at the neck - they could catch on something and strangle her.

By: Jim S Dean

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Jim S. Dean is a stay at home father, freelance writer, and webmaster with an interest in a wide range of subjects. Visit his latest website Maclaren Stroller Accessories.