| The fact that a newborn is so small and dependent | | | | should obey the law, but it is suggested so as to |
| can cause many parents many anxious moments. | | | | keep the child from harm. Always double check that |
| Yes, and as he/she begins to move around, as | | | | the car seat straps are not too tight or too loose |
| parents, we are worried about him/her finding a small | | | | and that there is nothing around the baby that could |
| item and putting it in his/her mouth, resulting in him | | | | cover his/her face. If you are using a blanket, make |
| her choking. We are concerned that he/she is getting | | | | sure that it is securely tucked away from his/her |
| too little or too much sleep and the list goes on. | | | | face. |
| Indeed, we love them and are always concerned | | | | Additionally, there are some car seats that have |
| about their safety, therefore, these tips put forth. | | | | become obsolete in come countries, so check to |
| Food | | | | verify that yours meet the criteria. If there are older |
| If your baby is using a bottle and, or a cup, never | | | | siblings in the home, encourage them to keep their |
| warm it up in a microwave. The reason for this is | | | | pencils, crayons and other items away from the |
| that it may feel as though it is warm on the outside | | | | infant while traveling. |
| or to the tough, but there may be hot spots inside it | | | | Pacifiers |
| and this will burn the inside of the child's mouth. In | | | | Some children will use pacifiers, while some will not |
| fact, with all heated food, shake, stir and give it a | | | | even allow one near their mouths. Therefore, if your |
| cooling down period, before giving it to your little one. | | | | child is using one, follow the manufacturer's |
| Additionally, if the little one will be using a high chair, | | | | recommendation as to when it should be replaced |
| do not totally rely on the food tray of the chair the | | | | and replace it. Additionally, check it often to make |
| keep him/her from falling out. Always use the straps, | | | | sure that it is not splitting or loosing apart in any way. |
| and do not leave him/her unattended, even thought | | | | Although it may appear as thought it is a good idea |
| you may be gone only for a few seconds. | | | | to attach a cord to it and put it around the child's |
| Vehicle | | | | neck, so as to keep it from always falling to the |
| Follow the law in relation to children traveling in a | | | | floor, do not follow though on it. The cord could |
| vehicle and this is not suggested simply so that you | | | | cause strangulation. |