- Wash hands frequently (especially after going to the bathroom and changing diapers).
- Ensure all visitors wash their hands prior to touching your baby.
- Ensure visitors are not ill when coming to visit.
- Avoid large crowds for at least 1 month after birth.
- Always place baby in appropriate car seat when traveling in any vehicle.
- Never leave baby unattended (especially in the car, bathtub, changing table, or on any other elevated area).
- Always keep one hand on your baby when in the bathtub, on the changing table, or on any elevated area.
- Never shake your baby. Shaken baby syndrome can cause blindness, brain damage or death.
- Place baby on his/her back to sleep.
- Always test the temperature of the water before giving a bath.
- Use a non-skid mat in the bathtub.
- Never prop a bottle when feeding your baby.
- Never place pacifier on a string around baby’s neck.
- Check pacifier and nipples for holes and tears frequently.
- Always test the temperature of breastmilk/formula prior to feeding your baby.
- Never leave pets or young children alone with your baby.
- Ensure smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning properly.
- Do not carry infant while cooking or holding hot drinks.
- Toys should be unbreakable. Remove toys from crib when baby is sleeping or unattended.
- Never give an infant under 1 year of age honey. Honey has been associated with botulism.
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