Baby Safety Month: Let’s Keep Our Little Ones Safe Together
Hey parents! September is here, and that means it's Baby Safety Month! This is our chance to double down on making sure our little ones are safe and sound. Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area aims to help parents in the community in keeping their young children safe.
Here’s the lowdown on keeping your baby safe:
- Car Seat Essentials: Make sure it fits your baby’s age and weight, and always follow the installation guide to a T. A correctly installed car seat is a game-changer! It can slash the risk of fatal injury by up to 71% for infants, source: https://www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov/safety-topics/child-safety/car-seats-boosters-seat-belts#:~:text=Car%20seats%20save%20lives,%25%20and%2059%25%2C%20respectively.
- Dreamy Sleep Setup: For safer sleep, always place your baby on their back on a firm mattress, with no loose bedding or plush toys. This reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
- Home Sweet Safe Home: Baby-proof your crib and beyond! Secure furniture to walls, cover those outlets, and keep small objects out of reach. Watch out for sharp edges and use safety gates as needed.
- Stay in the Know: Regularly check for product recalls and safety updates. Swap out any gear no longer up to snuff to keep your baby safe and sound.
For additional resources on keeping your little one safe, please refer to the following:
- https://www.txdot.gov/safety/traffic-safety-campaigns/child-passenger-safety.html
- https://www.getparentingtips.com/babies/safety/ABCs-of-safe-sleep-for-babies/
- https://www.getparentingtips.com/kids/safety/keeping-kids-safe-in-and-around-cars/
- https://www.getparentingtips.com/babies/safety/babyproofing-your-home/
Let’s make Baby Safety Month the start of a year-round commitment to our little ones’ well-being. Together, we can create a super safe environment for our babies!
TOPICS: Child Care Services
