Parents have it hard when it comes to taking care of a baby. Care goes beyond meeting their basic needs such as proper nutrition and hygiene. When your baby learns how to walk and explore the world around them, the difficulty level of parenting shoots from “cute but hard” into “extra cute, but extra hard.” When babies are in their cribs and they fall, you know they’re safe. Mattresses cushions their fall. However, when babies are outside the crib, there’s no guarantee that they’re safe from slips and falls. Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on baby safety.
The fragility of a baby’s body can make slips and falls life-threatening. If you have a new baby, these tips on how to protect your baby from slips ad falls may be helpful. So, how exactly do you protect your baby from slips and falls?
According to the Mayo Clinic when a baby starts learning how to walk, it can be a source of pride and joy for parents. However, when babies are learning how to walk they get excited. They may hit things around them that could cause them to fall. If a baby slips and falls at the wrong angle they can be injured. As a result, it’s a good idea to take action to prevent accidents. Here are a few tips:
Avoiding Slips and Falls
Slips and falls can be avoided by trying to make sure things at home are designed with your child’s safety in mind. Here are a few examples of how you can protect your baby from slips and falls:
- Keep bathtubs safe by using mats. Mat help reduce the risks of slipping and falling while taking a bath.
- Keep beds safe by installing safety rails on beds, especially if you have toddlers. If you have bunk beds, make sure kids six and older are the ones that use them.
- Keep balconies safe by not letting your baby play unattended in these areas, especially when these areas are porches and fire escape locations. Children might use this opportunity to wander around the house and even the neighborhood.
- Keep stairs safe by installing safety gates at the bottom and top of staircases. Furthermore, you can place covers on doorknobs that lead to staircases, the basement and the attic.
- Keep windows safe by using window guards. You can also install stops that won’t allow windows to open beyond four inches. Babies five years old and younger can fit through six inch openings. Try to make sure windows are also inaccessible even if you have to install railings.
Keep the Outside Safe
While the outside world is a scary place, you can make it slip and fall proof. At least to a certain degree with proper care and guidance.
- Keep your child safe on the playground by choosing ones that include sand, rubber, mulch, or wood chips. These types of area are safer than dirt and cement, which are likely to cause injuries.
- When riding escalators carry your baby or hold your toddler’s hand. Additionally, make sure there aren’t any loose shoestrings, shoes, or clothing that can be caught in the escalator. Make sure your children doesn’t sit or play while riding them.
- Keep an eye out for obstacles. Look carefully for wet patches that could cause you to slip, and take caution when walking through rain or snow.
Safety Comes First for Baby
Take a proactive approach. Make sure your baby is exposed only to things he or she can safely play with.
While this might seem to be an extra step in the plethora of things you have to do as a parent, this will definitely pay off in the long run. Especially, if you have play dates and invited guests in your home. Learning how to protect your baby from slips and falls is essential. If you’re wondering just what the legal repercussions are due to slippery floors, you may click here. We hope that you found our baby safety tips helpful. You may also like: Child Safety Tips
About the author: Vicki Haskett
Vicki is a law writing enthusiast who’s had over 25 years of experience in her field. She enjoys sharing her experiences with those who want to learn more about the legal world. In her spare time she spends quality time with her family and friends.
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