Childhood Safety

Your Baby’s First Sleeping Place

July 25, 2013

Your infant’s first sleeping space should be empty. That’s right, nothing else in the crib or bassinet but your baby. To reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (S.I.D.S.) place your baby on his or her back in the crib, on a firm mattress that fits snugly in the crib, and on a snug fitted …

Some Food Safety Rules for Children Under 4

July 25, 2013

Avoid giving babies and small children certain foods to avoid choking hazards and a potential toxin. Here are some food rules of the road by age: Under Four Years Old No round, firm food unless it is chopped up completely. That means: Whole grapes Fruit chunks – like apples Nuts and seeds Chunks of meat, …