Make sure you act safely and do the right thing when you are with babies and young children.īabies under six months of age must be restrained in a rearward facing child restraint when travelling in the car.
They copy what they see adults doing in the car. Check the safety of your environment when you are away from home.īabies learn from watching others.Provide a safe sleeping environment for your baby – this includes taking precautions to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI), which includes SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) and fatal sleep accidents.Make sure your baby travels in a child restraint at all times in a vehicle.Take your baby home from hospital in a capsule or other suitable child restraint that faces the back of the car.Some of the key areas you must keep in mind are: As a parent or carer, you can do a lot to prevent injury to your baby. These are all attributes that put them at risk of injury. The term ‘injury’ is now used rather than ‘accident’ (accident implies that the event could not have been prevented).īy their very nature, babies are active, curious and often excitable. The majority of injuries are predictable and largely preventable. Most injuries to babies do not occur by chance or by bad luck, and are not an act of fate. Injuries are the most common cause of death in childhood beyond the first year of life and are a major reason for children needing medical attention.
#Most falls occur in the vicinity of the professional
Always consult your healthcare professional if you have concerns about your baby. There are some simple things you can do to help keep your baby safe and secure. Babies need to be safe at home and when they’re away from home. Providing a safe environment is an important part of caring for your new baby.
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