{"id":2012,"date":"2019-09-01T18:00:53","date_gmt":"2019-09-01T18:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vas\/?p=2012"},"modified":"2019-06-15T18:02:24","modified_gmt":"2019-06-15T18:02:24","slug":"its-baby-safety-month-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vas\/2019\/09\/01\/its-baby-safety-month-2\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Baby Safety Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\"><\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/58375971_1240676162773859_3235294466306736128_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&amp;_nc_eui2=AeFDgoQlP39nqOeJSukQr3n6MdnQRPJ3plhXNp9_IRZpG4AUhCk8Au6093qG0TKVEcz4y2s3M88uIvwgflF6eCz-Fza0gI3slZwXC69iZrvonw&amp;_nc_oc=AQnfwYmPJp9iEaq_bXhpQoduQWs9E0y1jf6-bJncunHGJiSO-c8VDFwMNrCCnJnNj9I&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&amp;oh=a598c61c6a8d2528f1d7066369b7280d&amp;oe=5D8765C5\" alt=\"Image may contain: 2 people, people sitting, people eating and child\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>There are safety tips throughout this site to keep the children safe. Here are some more tips for baby in honor of Baby Safety Month:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check condition and sturdiness of toys. Discard any that have sharp edges or are broken or falling apart.<\/li>\n<li>Check children\u2019s clothing for loose buttons and remove strings.<\/li>\n<li>Is baby\u2019s pacifier still in good condition? Be sure it isn\u2019t coming apart. Never use strings to attach the pacifier to baby\u2019s clothes or crib.<\/li>\n<li>Where do you set baby\u2019s carrier when she\u2019s in it? Not on the counter please, or any high surface. Babies can wiggle and tip themselves over.<\/li>\n<li>Are you using an old walker? It\u2019s time to throw it out. Walkers can be dangerous (especially old ones that don\u2019t meet today\u2019s safety standards).<\/li>\n<li>Stroller check. If your stroller is collapsible, be sure latches are secure before putting baby in. Always check that your child\u2019s arms are out of the way when reversing handle directions so they won\u2019t get pinched. Be sure to use that safety strap. Don\u2019t hang overloaded or heavy bags on the handle of the stroller; this may cause it to tip over.<\/li>\n<li>Can you name the 12 most common choking foods for kids under five? Popcorn, hot dogs, chunks of meat, raisins, ice cubes, chunky peanut butter, peanuts (nuts of any kind), hard candy, grapes, raw carrots, potato chips and corn chips.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t leave toddlers alone while eating; if they begin to choke you need to be nearby to assist.<\/li>\n<li>Get a piggy bank: this is a great place to put coins so they don\u2019t end up on the floor, in the couch cushions and then baby\u2019s mouth.<\/li>\n<li>Never leave your child unattended in the bathtub. If the phone rings, let the machine get it, or bring a cordless phone into the bathroom with you. Wait until baby can sit alone to give baths in the tub. It\u2019s easier in the sink until then.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enroll in an infant\/child CPR and first aid class. This will be a valuable investment of your time, and Au Pair in America will pay for it if you have at least 3 months remaining on your visa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are safety tips throughout this site to keep the children safe. Here are some more tips for baby in honor of Baby Safety Month: Check condition and sturdiness of toys. Discard any that have sharp edges or are broken or falling apart. Check children\u2019s clothing for loose buttons and remove strings. 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