Baby's Safety at One Year

• Keep car seat rear-facing until two years of age or they have reached the upper weight limit of the seat
• Never leave baby alone in car, especially in hot weather
• Driver should always make sure he/she knows where the child is before moving car

Water Safety

• Keep baby away from ice chests, hot tubs, buckets, whirlpools and washers in and outside the home
• Always stay with baby in swimming pools and kiddie pools
• Keep baby away from ponds – it is difficult to save a child from a deep, muddy pond

Falls

• Keep baby securely strapped in stroller, highchair, swing or shopping cart.
• Use buffer or protector around belts of shopping cart which may be soiled
• Never leave baby alone on counters, beds, tables, couches or other high places
• If riding on a bicycle with an adult, place baby in a rear-mounted seat, wearing a helmet

Prevent Poisoning

• Keep cleaning products, alcohol and medications up high and away from food
• Keep plants and planting pots out of the reach of baby
• Keep baby away from poisonous plants, flowers and trees outside the home
• Keep medicines and cleaning supplies in a locked cabinet
• Have safety caps on all medicines and household chemicals
• Keep camphor and other items in a locked area. Never store lye cleaners in the home
• Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) or bring the child to the emergency room if the child may have eaten anything poisonous

Safety Points for Daycare/Other Homes

• Cribs and mattresses and places used for care of baby should be same as suggested for home
• Be sure no wires or cords are near crib or play area
• Cover electric outlets and barricade electric appliances and cords
• Remove water containers, medicines and plants from baby care area
• Have no guns or ammunition
• Keep hot food and liquids and utensils out of baby’s reach
• Keep window areas clear of furniture and use window guards
• Have gates in place at all stairs and rooms that are off limits

Safety – Environment
 

• Keep baby away from front-loading dryers and washers
• Remove all breakable items from tables and cabinets, and install child-proof latches to cabinets
• Place crib mattress at lowest level and remove large toys and bumpers
• Do not allow baby near electric or motorized toys, toys with small pieces or balloons
• Do not store toys in chests with lids where a child can be caught or injured
• Continue to use gates at the top and bottom of stairs
• Keep child away from electric outlets and stoves
• Keep child in safe place (highchair or playpen) when working and cooking in kitchen
• Keep baby in a safe place when grilling outside or using lawnmower