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A kitchen can be a dangerous place for anyone, especially young children and babies. Learn about baby kitchen safety with help from a certified firefighter in this free video clip.
Burns from scalding liquid, heat, fire, electricity and chemicals pose a significant risk to preschoolers. A 2011 study in "Pediatrics" analyzed patterns in hospitalizations for burn injuries in children under 5 years old from Western Australia between 1983 and 2008. During the years of the study, burns were a leading cause of trips to the emergency room and hospitalizations for young children. Burns injured 5,398 children and killed three more. Over half of all the burn injuries were due to scaldings. These injuries are especially tragic because they are preventable. By following proper safety precautions, you can protect your child…
New parents know baby safety around the home is important, but unfortunately it is easy to overlook hazards such as light switches. Even if you don't have babies or young children living in your home, you should be aware of light switches and other safety issues if your friends or family visit with their children.
Even if your sitter has a doctorate in child development and 12 medical degrees, there is a level of anxiety that comes with leaving your baby in someone else's care. Knowing that your bundle of joy is well-equipped for a successful night away from home and that you have left your sitter with the materials needed to care for her correctly can ease your anxiety, your sitter's anxiety and ensure that baby has a fun time until you are reunited.
Removing a baby before folding a chair is a very important step in ensuring the safety of the baby. Folding a chair before taking the time to remove a baby could result in injury to the baby. Babies can be removed from several different chairs, including highchairs and adult-size folding chairs, by using the same technique.
Babies are a handful. Once a baby becomes mobile and can navigate your home on his own, you will quickly find that he can find danger in ways you never thought possible. Understanding your baby's behavior and getting your home in order is critical in keeping him safe from injury. With a little bit of preventative maintenance, you can stop problems before they arise and feel less stressed about your baby's safety.
Baby-proofing a home is a daunting task for new parents. Choosing the right products and installing them in your home takes time out of a parent's already-hectic schedule. While putting off baby-proofing a house until a baby is mobile is tempting, you should try to get a head start on securing your house against mishaps.
As a baby grows, he'll be able to reach and move, giving him the opportunity to need more protection from common household hazards. Careful preparation and babyproofing will ensure the house is ready for a curious and developing child.
Baby devices expedite many of the tasks involved with caring for your baby, as well as attending to your child's comfort. Each year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, issue warnings to parents, health care professionals and child care providers to discontinue the use of numerous baby devices due to the risk of injury or death.
Accidental injuries kill more than 4,500 babies each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Keeping your baby safe should be a number one priority as a new parent. Although it can seem overwhelming, following a simple checklist and going through each room of your home carefully can help you ensure ultimate safety for you new bundle of joy.
When you're a new parent, one thing you'll need to focus on is safety. Many precautions that seem like common sense are often overlooked. You need to ensure that your baby is protected from dangers that arise in your kitchen, bathroom, living room and even right in the baby's crib. However, you can take safety precautions to keep your baby as safe as possible.
Baby proofing your home is an expensive and stressful task. No matter where you look, there always seems to be a new threat or danger to your baby's safety. You can purchase equipment that has been specifically designed to cover certain threats in your home, or you can try to save some money by making your own baby-proofing gear. If you are worried about covering sharp corners on countertops, tables and nightstands, you can resolve the issue with a few feet of foam pipe insulation.
Becoming a parent means having to become a self-trained safety expert. Baby products are rigorously tested for safety but must be used correctly to keep baby safe. Knowing how to properly secure a changing pad to a piece of furniture is crucial for effective results that are safe for your baby.
A ride out on the lake in a boat can be fun and relaxing. If you want to take your baby along, there are a few safety tips you should follow.
Baby rockers help new parents by soothing an infant to sleep or keeping her occupied while accomplishing tasks. As with any infant toy or device, however, parents must practice precautions with baby rockers. Several design features increase child safety in a baby rocker and instructions guide the user on how to use baby rockers safely.
Although cribs must meet several federal safety standards with measurements down to 1/16 of an inch, relatively few federal safety standards apply to the mattresses that go inside them. According to "The Baby Gizmo Buying Guide" by Heather Maclean, aside from a labeling and new flammability standard, the government imposes no other safety requirements, no industry standards and no certification programs for crib mattresses. While the labeling laws differ by state, the flammability requirements have met criticism from doctors and environmentalists for exposing young sleepers to harmful chemicals.
As an essential part of baby-proofing, installing outlet covers helps ensure your baby's safety. If your baby inserts anything made of metal into an uncovered outlet, he could encounter fires and injuries caused by the electric current running through the outlets. To prevent any disaster, buy outlet covers before your little one grows old enough to begin exploring.
When choosing a crib mattress, firmness and fit are the most significant considerations, but governmental safety regulatory factors are equally as important. Mattresses are considered a concealed product, meaning it isn't possible to see their full quality apart from reading the attached label. All mattresses, including crib mattresses, must adhere to governmental flammability standards. However, the government still lacks full regulations of the chemicals used in mattress production.
Baby door bouncers are jumpers that enable babies to jump on their toes. The bouncers' springs enable easy attachment to door frames and locking mechanisms secure bouncers in place. When using bouncers, babies are upright, get exercise, practice controlled movement and have fun. Some of the popular companies that manufacture bouncers are Graco, Sassy, Evenflo and Combi. Parents and caregivers need to follow safety guidelines when caring for a child in a bouncer.
Prams are small transport carriers for infant and baby that usually have three or wheels and require manual pushing. When using a pram, the safety of your baby is the highest priority and that is why it should not be taken lightly. The safety of prams is the responsibility that should be carried out by not only the parents but also the manufacturing companies and the government.
Most parents view their home as a safe haven for their children, but in reality, the home has many dangers, especially for babies. Bathrooms, in particular, hold many safety concerns for infants, but parents can proactively work to eliminate possible causes of injury, and strictly supervise the area when an infant has to be in the bathroom. According to "Bathroom Safety" by Healthy Children, the best option is to make the room inaccessible to infants by keeping the bathroom closed and latched, and if necessary installing some type of lock out of the child's reach.
Many parents choose to have their babies sleep in a cot or crib. A cot with a firm mattress and bars that are the correct distance apart can be a safe place for your baby to sleep. To make sure that your baby's sleep is as safe as possible, you should be aware of all the safety guidelines for baby cots.
Baby jumpers keep your little one entertained with spring action that helps your baby to bounce up and down on his feet. Baby jumpers range from basic, no-frills seats that are similar to jumpers used 100 years ago to entertainment centers full of activities to keep baby busy. All models can be safe for your baby if you follow instructions for installing and using the jumper and carefully supervise baby at all times.
Jumpers are a popular item enjoyed by babies and parents alike. While they bring exercise and freedom of movement for the baby, parents will enjoy that their child is having fun while temporarily being contained. There are two basic kinds of jumpers---those attached to a door frame and free-standing jumpers that rest on the floor. This article will focus primarily on the safety of the door frame jumpers, but the statements will pertain to both. When used in a properly supervised situation, the experience of jumping will be beneficial to all.
An ExerSaucer is a stationary play area for babies who are able to hold their heads up, and manufactured by Evenflo. They have gained in popularity since baby walkers dropped out of favor due to safety concerns. Although ExerSaucers are considerably safer than walkers, there are still some guidelines that parents should stick to when using one with their baby.
Choosing a baby mattress is quite different from choosing a mattress for an adult. In particular, there are important safety measures for parents to bear in mind while shopping for a crib mattress. Here's what you need to know.
Flat-screen TVs are a major safety concern that parents tend to overlook when they childproof their homes. As a result, more and more children are ending up in hospital emergency rooms with injuries caused by falling furniture, according to a study cited by MSNBC. It's also important to take safety precautions with the stands that TV sets rest on. The consequences of a TV falling on a baby or toddler can be very serious. However, awareness, safety devices and common sense can prevent these injuries.
