BEST BABY BED FOR NEWBORN

Firstly, sarong beds are not safe as there is always the risk that the baby will fall out of these sarong cradles. Secondly, the rope holding the cradle may break resulting in injury. It is always better to have a proper cot for your baby, with sides that can be put up to protect your baby.

Babies have been known to choke and suffocate in their Cots, and certain measures need to be taken by you to ensure that there are no hidden dangers in the cot.

Be careful of leaving plastic bags within the reach of your baby. If a child pulls a plastic bag.

Over his head, he can suffocate. Pillows are also not very safe for young babies. They can also suffocate when the baby's head is buried in it. Make sure that your baby's cot and nursery equipment are of a safe design.

A dummy on a long string or ribbon is dangerous. It can get twisted and caught around the neck and choke a baby.

Never leave a baby alone when feeding. A baby with a bottle propped up can easily choke without you being there. Do not allow any strings Or objects which may potentially wrap themselves around the neck within the cot. Babies also learn by putting everything into their mouths, and they can choke on items like buttons, coins, and tiny toys. Be careful of loose parts on your stuffed dolls like glass eyes as these can choke. Never give peanuts to any babies and toddlers as they can choke or push one up their nostrils, and this can cause serious problems.

HOW TO GIVE FIRST-AID FOR ACCIDENTS

WHAT IF MY BABY CHOKES ?

Do not waste time trying to pick the object out with your finger unless you can see it. Instead, hold the baby upside down by the legs and slap the baby between the shoulder blades. If the object does not come out, do it again.

After several attempts, if the baby is still not breathing, and if the object is still stuck, give the baby's tummy a short sharp squeeze. This should push the object out of the baby's Windpipe.

WHAT DO I DO FOR SUFFOCATION ?

The first thing you should do is quickly take away whatever 1s Causing suffocation and if your child has stopped breathing, you should give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

HOW DO I PREVENT MY CHILD FROM RECEIVING BURNS ?

Small children do not understand that hot water, kettles, and electric irons can be dangerous. Burns are common in children and a serious one can kill a child.

Keep kettles, saucepans, and teapots out of children's reach. Remember that the water in the water in the kettle can still burn up to half an hour after you have boiled it. Do not leave the wire dangling from your kettle and try to keep your wires as short as possible, so that the child cannot pull on the Wires. Do not drink any hot drinks with your baby on your lap and don't carry any hot drinks over your child's head.

Tablecloths are quite dangerous with young children around as they can pull on the table cloths either to get up or to see what is on the table. If you have a hot drink or a pot of hot water on the table, it is very easy for them to pull this over themselves.

If you have a pot simmering on the stove, it is easy for a child to reach the handle to see what is cooking. It is always a good habit to turn the pot handles inside so that they are out of reach.

WHAT IS THE SAFEST WAY TO BATHE MY CHILD ?

Many children have died in very hot water so be careful during bath times. Never leave your child unattended in the bathtub as not only is there is a risk of burns but of drowning as well. A child can drown in only two inches of water.

Always turn the cold water on before the hot water. otherwise, the child can accidentally burn himself if he steps into the bath when you are not looking. Test the temperature of the water with your elbow before putting your child in the bath. It should be comfortably warm but not too hot. Again, do not leave your baby alone in the bath.

ACCIDENTS AND FIRST-AID PPT

WHAT IS THE BEST EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR BURNS ?

Put your child under cold water or a tap to reduce the heat on the skin. It is important to do this for at least a few minutes. While the child is under the water, remove the clothes covering the burnt area so that the water can get at it. This lowers the temperature of the burn and reduces any further heat damage to the deeper structures.

Take off anything tight, like belts, scarves, or jewelry. The next thing is to cover the scalds with a clean cloth like a handkerchief. This will reduce the danger of infection. Do not put butter, oil, or ointment on a burn. It only has to be cleaned off again in the hospital before any treatment can be given. Do not use cotton wool or any fluffy dressing. This will stick to the burnt area, and be painful to remove.

If there are any blisters, you must not prick them. The blisters are sealed and if you prick the blisters you will let germs in and cause infection.

WE LIVE IN A HIGH-RISE APARTMENT. HOW CAN WE PREVENT FALLS ?

Children of all ages fall and hurt themselves occasionally. Most of the time these do not cause severe damage. However, there are certain dangers which you should be aware of. In babies, the greatest danger is rolling off the edge of a bed, chair, or table. Babies learn to roll over early so never leave a baby unattended on a table or on a kitchen bench. Children can easily climb and fall out of windows. Check your windows to see that they cannot be opened too wide. It is always safer to put on a safety screen to prevent your child from crawling out. Do not put any chairs or anything a child may climb on next to a window. If you have a staircase, it is important to use a removable safety gate upstairs and downstairs to prevent a child from climbing the stairs. Balconies can also be dangerous for children. Make sure the balcony door is locked so that he cannot go on to the balcony alone. Never put anything next to a balcony. such as a flower pot so that the child can climb to look over the balcony