Tips for Keeping Your Baby Safe

Your baby is on the move. He/she just learned to rollover, sit up, or crawl. Without realizing this, they are a danger to themselves. Bookshelves, bathrooms, and electrical outlets can all cause extreme injury or even death. So follow these baby safety tips for keeping your baby safe, and make sure that your home and your baby are as safe as possible.

You need to get down on your baby's level. Things that you wouldn't expect can be dangerous. See what they see, and make it safe.

Change the way you think. Look at what's around your baby and think what could happen--worst possible scenario. Could my baby pull something down on him? Are there any cords he could pull? Any electrical outlets, or corners of tables that he could fall into and hit his head?

If, for example, you're cleaning your house and the phone rings, don't leave your household cleaners in reach of your baby. Sometimes we can get distracted, but just being distracted for even a second could possibly make the difference between life and death.

Be alert during stressful times of the day. When you're getting all the kids off to school, or running late for an appointment you can get distracted. Don't forget to close the baby gate to the stairs, or strap the baby in the highchair. You know your busy schedule.

Do not leave your baby alone in the house at any time. Don't ever leave your baby alone in a room, unless you have a playpen or a crib. Even in these instances, only leave your baby alone if you have to. As safe as cribs and play pens are, the baby can rock the play pen and tip it over, causing possible injury. If the baby can pull himself up, he can lean too far over and flip out of the crib. Only leave baby alone in cribs or playpens while sleeping, and only if you have a baby monitor so you can hear when they wake up.

Make a place for your baby that is completely baby proof so he can have freedom to explore. Freedom to explore gives your baby the chance to learn and feel different textures. Babies learn from there mistakes, so try to refrain from hovering over them and being over protective. Babies and toddlers are going to get hurt. Your job as a parent is to prevent your baby from the major, serious injuries.

Know what to do in case of an emergency--accidents are bound to happen--but knowing what to do in case of an emergency can save lives. Know your emergency numbers. You can even take CPR and Heimlich maneuver classes locally in your area. Better safe than sorry, I always say.

Follow these safety tips and you will find you can make your baby safe in a house full of danger. Remember you can't prevent all accidents, but when it comes to baby safety you can prevent the majority of them.