Being a parent comes with many responsibilities among the main ones been ensuring the safety of the kid. Sometimes we might be trying so hard but then miss on potential risks while taking care of the child. In this article, we are going to point out some of the childproofing mistakes and how to avoid them. Read on.
Ignoring Crib Dangers
Many new parents research a lot and attend parenting classes before their first baby arrives. Well, we all know the risks of putting a newborn to sleep on their tummy, and other baby sleeping risks. But do we stick by the rules all the time? Genuine parents will say that sometimes, it slips their mind. It is important always to remember crib dangers like the risk of letting the baby sleep on their tummy, allowing the baby to co-sleep, using an unfitting mattress or using loose beddings. All the above could lead to suffocation, or the baby might struggle themselves with loose linens.
Storing Plastics Bags Within the Babies Reach
Plastic bags have been reported to cause suffocation to many babies. If you are keen to read the disposal instruction on all paper bags, there is a warning that they should be kept away from children because they can lead to suffocation. When a six months old put a paper bag on their head, the chances are that they will lose coordination and they will not know how to remove it. If an adult does not come to their rescue, the plastic bag could lead to death within 60 seconds.
Improper Installation of the Car Seat
Car seats reduce the risk of crash-related death among infants by 71% only if they are used correctly. Unfortunately, research says that only one in five parents uses the baby car seat correctly. Parents should learn to stick by the rules of baby safety which states that, the baby should be kept on the car seat facing the real until they are a year old and weighing at least 20 pounds. Also, the baby seat should never be placed on the front seat.
Leaving the Baby on Bathtub by Themselves
Children between the ages of 6 to 11 months have been reported to drown in the bath. Many parents are fooled to rush pick something the next room because the baby can sit and support themselves only to come back to a drowning baby seconds after. Babies at this age can slip on the bathing tub, and that is why they should never be left unsupervised even for a second.