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Eat-Sleep-Fall-Repeat! That’s how babies, who’ve just learnt to stand on their own feet, work. Stumbling, falling is common thing for them, however these minor accidents can sometimes cause great injury too. And not just these, there is a long list of childhood accidents which happen every now and then, which don’t let a parent sit relaxed for even a moment.
Keeping in mind the possible baby accidents that one may expect to happen,can greatly help parents to prepare and prevent them. So here we go. Discussed below are three of the most common mishaps that happen with children and measures to prevent them:
Fall
When the toddler begins to take his first steps, falling is bound to happen. There is no way you can prevent it all the way. What you may do is prevent them from turning big and causing much injury to him. You can adopt the following preventive measures:
- Make open space for the baby to roam around freely without obstructions around.
- Never let toys or any other objects left lying on the floor.
- Don’t leave the toddler unattended on raised surfaces like beds or chairs.
- Make sure the floors are clean and dry, especially in the bathroom.
- Make sure the baby doesn’t cannot reach the window panes and make an attempt to climb up.
- Never keep the furniture resting against the wall where windows are.
- Having the floor carpeted can reduce the risk of serious injury.
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Scalding/Burns
Such accidents most often happen when giving a baby bath. The child’s skin is extremely sensitive and much care is needed to keep him well protected. Here are some preventive steps you may follow:
- Before getting the baby into bath, always test water temperature.
- Always test the temperature of milk, or any food item you are giving your baby.
- Never hold any hot drink or food, when holding the baby in the other hand to avoid spilling and burning him.
- Make sure no flammable objects are kept within reach of children.
- Don’t let the baby wander around in the kitchen, when you are cooking.
- Burning incense or diyas (at temple space or otherwise) should never be placed within the child’s reach.
- Pay extra attention to keeping hot objects like ironing press etc., safely after use.
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Chocking
Accidentally swallowing something or not being able to take in air when breast/bottle feeding could lead to shocking. Also, children are hugely vulnerable to suffocation during sleep if proper care is not taken to keep their bedding airy and comforting. Therefore, make sure you take care of the following:
- Always ensure the rooms where the baby spends most time are properly ventilated.
- Plastic bags must not be kept within the reach of children.
- Buy toys according to the age of the kid, and avoid those that have tiny detachable parts.
- Bottle feeding must take place under the supervision of an adult.
- Don’t over do by placing too may toys and pillows around the baby when he sleeps.
- Make sure the child is wearing snug and comfortable clothing while sleeping.
- Don’t keep filled buckets without cover in bathrooms or kitchen.
- Don’t leave your little one unattended in the bath for even a minute.
Preventions have, and always be better than cure. So always make sure you take the right precautions in order to save your baby from any untoward happening that requires to be cured.
