Always place your baby on their back to sleep for naps and at night.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden death of an infant younger than 1 year of age. Babies are at a higher risk for SIDS if they:
- Sleep on their stomach
- Sleep on a soft surface
- Sleep on or under bedding or sheets
- Get too hot during sleep
- Are exposed to cigarette smoke in the womb or in the environment
- Sleep in an adult bed with parents, other children or pets
Use a firm sleep surface. Do not use pillows, blankets, crib bumpers, soft objects, toys, and loose bedding. Do not smoke or let anyone smoke around your baby. Dress your baby in light sleep clothing. Baby should not sleep in an adult bed, on a couch, or on a chair alone, with you, or with anyone else. Please see site for more information: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/sts/Pages/default.aspx
Childhood Immunization Schedule– Childhood immunization schedule can be found online at Center for Disease Control and Prevention for children 0-6 years old. Please see site for more information:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/index.html
Childproofing Your Home can be challenging but remember it is an everyday job.
Poison Control Phone Number 1-800-222-1222
Sun Safety/Heat Stroke: NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD ALONE IN A CAR, NOT EVEN FOR A MINUTE. For more information: http://www.safekids.org/heatstroke
Bath Safety
Never leave your child unattended around water. Once bath time is over, immediately drain the tub. Keep toilet lids closed and use toilet seat locks to prevent drowning. Keep doors to bathrooms and laundry rooms closed. For more information: http://www.safekids.org/watersafety