Never leave babies unattended on a raised surface or in the bath, not even for a second.
Nappies are best changed on the floor as there are so many cases of babies who have rolled off the changing table in the split second their parent has reached for something.
Never place bouncy chairs or car seats on a raised surface.
Always strap your babies into highchairs and buggies.
Ensure you hold onto the banister when carrying your baby downstairs.
Fit safety gates to your stairs before your baby starts crawling.
Do not use duvets and pillows with babies under 12 months.
Babies should sleep on their back in the feet to foot position.
Keep
nappy sacks &
small objects well
away from babies - if they grab them they can easily suffocate as they don't have the dexterity to remove them from their faces.
Keep pets away from small babies.
Don't leave toddlers and other young children alone with your baby.
Never hang drawstring bags on cots, avoid cot bumpers which tie around the cot and use blind cord clips or alternatively choose a cordless blind
Fit a carbon monoxide alarm and have appliances regularly serviced.
The Dos & Don'ts