HowToProvide Infant SafetyAtYourHome?Infantsafetytips:See that the crib is firmly fit and has 23/8 inches between the bars and not more than that. The mattress

should fit firmly within the crib and it should be firm. The bumpers should be removed when your child

stands up.

The baby’s mattress should be placed away from drafts and windows. Do not place the pillows, stuffed

animals and fluffy blankets on the crib. These can cause choking to your baby.

For infant safety, never leave the plastic bags or small objects near them that can cause choking to your

children.

Smoke free environment should be maintained for your child.

Never leave your baby alone on the changing tables or beds to prevent falls.

Your baby should not be exposed to sun light for more time.

Always make sure that your baby sleep on their back. It is not safe for them to sleep on sides and

especially when they start to roll on their stomach, to prevent the SIDS.

Do not put them on the bean bag, waterbeds, and soft blankets alone, as they can cover their face that

can lead to choking. The baby-sitters and day care personal should know to make the baby sleep on their

back.

Until your baby becomes 1 year and weighs 20lbs, use the convertible car seats and rear facing infant

car seat in the back seat. The car seat should be installed properly by reading the instructions on it.Sometipstochildproofyourhome:When your infant starts crawling or walking, more care should be taken for infant safety by keepingyour home safe.

Use the window guards and stair gates.

Use the latches on cabinets and cover all the electrical outlets.

The chemicals, medicines, household cleaners etc., should be kept out of children’s reach. Always use

the products that contain the child resistant caps.

In order to prevent the burns, your heater temperature should be maintained at 120 degrees F.

Install the carbon monoxide, fire and smoke detectors.

Use the guards that are soft and remove the sharp edge furniture.

Breakable things from lower shelves and tables should be removed.

Flame resistant furniture should be purchased and fire extinguishers should be installed.