Baby Safety and Childproofing your home II
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Playpens
Deaths have occurred when the drop-sides of playpens and cribs were left in the down position.
When a mesh side is let down it forms a pocket. Young infants, even just a few weeks old, can move into the pocket, become trapped and suffocate.
Deaths have also occurred when the playpen was not securely locked into position, causing it to collapse, entrapping the child’s neck.
NEVER LEAVE AN INFANT IN A PLAYPEN WITH THE SIDE DOWN.
REMOVE ALL LARGE TOYS, BOXES & BUMPER PADS. THEY CAN BE USED TO CLIMB OUT.
AVOID TYING ANY ITEMS ACROSS THE TOP OR CORNER OF THE PLAYPEN: THEY CAN CAUSE STRANGULATION.
BABY GATES
Some gates are dangerous:
A child’s head can get trapped in the openings of baby gates with accordion-style or large V- or diamond-shaped openings, and can get strangled.
Expandable enclosures can be equally dangerous.
Be sure the gate is securely anchored in the doorway it is blocking. Children have pushed gates over.
Pressure gates are not recommended at the top of a stairway. They can pop out of the opening.
HIGH CHAIRS
Thousands of children are injured each year because of improper high chair use.
The majority of injuries occur because restraint straps are not used and children are not properly supervised
To prevent injury, high chairs should have a waist strap and one that runs between the legs.
Children should always be restrained by both straps.
NEVER ALLOW A CHILD TO STAND UP IN A HIGH CHAIR.
KEEP THE HIGH CHAIR FAR ENOUGH FROM THE TABLE, COUNTER, WALL OR OTHER SURFACE THAT A CHILD CAN’T USE IT TO PUSH OFF FROM .
DON’T LET CHILDREN PLAY AROUND THE CHAIR UNATTENDED.
DON’T LET OLDER CHILDREN HANG ONTO THE CHAIR WHEN A BABY IS IN IT, TO AVOID IT TIPPING OVER
STROLLERS & CARRIAGES
Safety Tips
If your stroller has a hand rest at the front of the seat, make sure the opening between the hand rest (grab bar) and seat is closed when using the stroller in a reclined position.
When folding or unfolding a stroller keep your child away from it. Fingers have been amputated by parts of the folding mechanism.
Always secure the seat belt.
Never leave a child unattended, especially when asleep.
A stroller is not a toy. Never allow children to use one as a plaything.
Never use a pillow, folded quilt, or blanket as a mattress in a stroller or carriage.
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Originally posted 2009-03-26 15:19:38. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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