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Your 15-Month-Old
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YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH AND SAFETY
It's time to reexamine your child's car seat. Are you sure you're using the appropriate seat and it's installed correctly? Rearward-facing car seats are only suitable until your baby is around 10-13kg (about 12 months old). Since your child is now over one year old and most likely over the 10kg mark, you've probably moved her to a more advanced forward-facing car seat.
Be sure to install a forward-facing seat according to the manufacturer's directions. If you are unsure how to install it yourself, consult an expert. Mothercare, Babies R Us, John Lewis and some independent nursery stores have specially trained staff, who can show you how to install your car seat. And if you?re a member of the AA (0990 500600) or RAC (0990 313131) they both have technical advisors available to answer queries on fitting a car seat correctly or finding the right seat for your car.
Once installed, remember to check the seat frequently, making sure the seat itself is securely fastened to your car's seat and the safety restraints remain in good condition. Most importantly, be certain your child is properly restrained each and every time you go out in the car.
Nurture the relationship between your child and the family pets. You've managed to shield your baby from your pets for over a year, but now the tables are turned. How can you ensure that your pet will remain friendly with your child, who is now able to grab, tackle and pull fur?
Develop a childcare plan for your child's sick days. It's important to look at your options now, before your child is ill, since it may be difficult to make last-minute arrangements.
Too sick for childcare? Three questions to help you decide:
1. Does your child have a fever? In most instances it is recommended that she stays at home if she's had a fever within the past 16 hours.
2. Is she contagious? If you suspect she is, the best place for her is at home, safely tucked away from other susceptible kids. Help limit the spread of infection each day by encouraging proper hand-washing and by teaching her not to share items like drinking cups with others.
3. Will she be comfortable enough to join in regularly scheduled activities? In order to make her comfortable and speed recovery, you should plan on keeping her at home if her condition will interfere with normal interaction or participation.
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