One of the most common causes of infant death is accident. What is very bad about this statement is that in many cases the accident could have been averted if a better safety measure were in place. Children are God’s ultimate gift to mankind and it is therefore imperative for us that we ensure the safety and well being of the child.

Here are a few tips that should keep your baby as safe as safe as in a locker, yeah locker, if you follow them:

While driving make it a point to have a rear facing infant or convertible car seat and place it in the back seat, unless of course your toddler is a year old and weights around 20lb. Placing your baby in the front seat of a car, and that too with a passenger side airbag is inviting danger with open hands.

Ensure that his crib is safe, and that it has no more than 2 3/8 inches between the bars. It is mandatory that the mattresses are firm and fit perfectly within the crib. Moreover, make it a point to place the crib away from windows and drafts.

Equipment that is capable of causing damage to your child is better off tucked away at safe locations.

While bathing your child maintain the water temperature at slightly warm temperature to avoid scalding burns. Children also have this natural tendency to put everything they can lay their hands on into their mouth; hence it is essential to keep a tab on small objects.

Another important aspect to take note of is to put your baby to sleep on his back which will reduce the chances of SIDS. Never leave your child alone on a waterbed, bean bag, etc which may cause choking. Placing a baby monitor next to the crib, like the Lindam Baby Talk Plus Monitor, is also a great idea for keeping tabs on how the baby is doing. Prevent falls by keeping a close eye on your baby, and especially don’t leave him unattended for long periods while he is in bed or changing table.

Tags: baby, children, Parenting, safety, toddler