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Your 13-Month-Old

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YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH AND SAFETY

Learn the best ways to baby-proof. Your child will delight in such simple activities as opening and closing kitchen cupboard doors. This new behaviour may be adorable, but how safe is it? Remember to closely follow baby-proofing guidelines to ensure safety in the kitchen.

  • Place safety locks on all cupboard doors and drawer fronts. Remember to remove magnets from your refrigerator.

  • Place all poisonous materials out of reach and behind locked doors.

  • Leave one drawer filled with safe items (plastic containers, wooden spoons, etc.) unlocked. This may capture your baby's interest and pull his attention away from more dangerous areas.

    Prepare for possible emergencies away from home. Make sure your car is equipped with a fully-stocked first-aid kit. Some necessary items include:

  • First-aid manual and mouth-to-mouth instructions

  • Bandages, antiseptic wipes, sterile gauze pads

  • Necessary medications - in case you're delayed getting home

  • Medical history records for emergency use

    Also, be sure to include extra nappies, a change of clothes, extra warm clothes for every passenger and a blanket in case of winter breakdowns.



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