Health Tip: Keep Newborns Safer

Hundreds of babies die every year from accidents that are completely preventable.

What can parents do to prevent a tragedy? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends:

Whenever baby travels with you, always securely strap the infant into an appropriate car seat. The device should always be in the back seat and face toward the rear.
Prevent falls by making sure baby is never left alone on any elevated surface. Secure stairs and other unsafe areas with a baby gate.
Prevent burns by adjusting the temperature of your hot water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. Never hold a hot beverage while carrying baby.
Prevent choking by carefully cutting up food into small pieces. Avoid giving baby foods that pose a choking hazard, such as hot dogs, grapes, carrots, popcorn, peanuts or apples. Make sure baby cannot reach small items that may cause choking.
Do not put blankets, pillows or bumpers in baby’s crib.

Source: HealthDay

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