3 Basics to Celebrate Baby Safety Month
- theblossomspot
- Sep 1, 2022
- 2 min read
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words "baby safety"? Do images of car seats, cribs, and safety gates pop up? That's a good thing! Whether you're an expecting parent, new parent or a parent who's been around the block--keeping baby safety top of mind makes it a lifestyle and not just a check list. We're not throwing any shade at checklists though. Who doesn't love a good checklist? We do! We'll include a baby safety checklist at the end of this just to prove it.
Check out these 3 Baby Safety Basics in the meantime...
Take a second look at second hand goods
With summer months coming to an end soon and holidays on the way, it's important that you take a good look at any hand me downs or second hand goods. Cutting on costs is never worth cutting on safety. The bulkier the item the closer look you should take. For example, clothes and books tend to be easier to evaluate in terms of quality and durability. When it comes to cribs and car seats? Take a second look!
Get low
We mean it. Pick a room and get as low as you can or guesstimate using your little one's height as a guide. Then spend some time looking around. Any crumbs and dried crannies hanging out in nooks and crannies you didn't realize existed? Look out for tiny objects like metal nails, staples, popcorn kernels and things that are less obvious down there than electrical sockets.
Be picky about products
Everything from the air we breathe to what we eat can expose us to harmful toxins. Get familiar with toxins that are commonly found in baby products. Then make a go-to list of your favorite baby products (and alternatives for when those are out of stock). This will help you and your family stay away from products that seem amazing but are loaded with poison.
For more information, check out the links at the bottom. Now for that checklist we promised--which we hope you'll keep handy as you celebrate Baby Safety Month this September!
Baby Safety Checklist
Always place your baby on its back during sleep time.
Register your baby's car seat, beds, and toys so that you receive product recall notifications.
Anchor large pieces of furniture and televisions.
Cover electrical outlets.
Make a routine of closing garage and bathroom doors when not in use.
Check your smoke detectors at least twice a year to make sure they work.
Put safety latches on draws, cabinets, and toilets.
Store cleaning agents, chemicals and medicine to a high location (especially the fruity smelling stuff!).
Avoid toys with pieces small enough to swallow.
Opt for talc free and paraben free products.
Move furniture with sharp corners out of reach or place bumpers on them.
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