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Emma Hammett, First Aid for Life
First Aid for Life is an award winning First Aid training business that is HSE and Ofqual Approved through Qualsafe Awards. Our trainers are medical and emergency services professionals and our training is tailored to your needs
Do's & Dont's Cont.
Don't drink hot drinks whilst holding a baby, and never pass hot drinks over a baby's head.
Be careful of microwave hot spots when heating bottles and food - always shake or sir thoroughly and test the temperature before feeding the baby.
Fill a bath with cold water first and use a bath thermometer as well as checking the temperature yourself before bathing the baby.
Never place a cot by a radiator.
Use strong factor baby sun cream in the summer.
Keep babies in the shade, wear UV protective clothing and hats, and avoid midday sun.
Most Common Accidents
Falls from raised surfaces, baby bouncers, high chairs and down stairs.
Suffocation from bed covers, in baby slings, from nappy sacks.
Choking on food or small objects.
Strangulation from ribbons, blind cords, drawstring bags hung over the cot.
Poisoning from carbon monoxide.
Burns and scalds from hot drinks, bath water, sunburn.
Drowning - babies can drown in a couple of centimeters of water.