Did you know that every day approximately 8,000 children are taken to the emergency room at hospitals across the U.S. to be treated for fall-related injuries?
Sponsored by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, September is Baby Safety Month and it’s a time meant to educate parents and caregivers on different topics to keep our children safe. This year’s theme is Strap in for Safety and JPMA is offering tips on how to properly use straps on all juvenile products in the car, on the go, at home, and during mealtime.
- When traveling with your little one in the car, straps should never allow any slack or push the child into an unnatural position.
- On the go, parents should always remember to secure their baby with stroller straps – even during short trips.
- From bouncers and swings to infant seats and changing tables, parents should consider using a three- or five-point harness to keep babies secure.
- Mealtime can also pose risks if parents fail to properly strap in their child. To avoid injury, it’s important to securely fasten the straps so the child has no wiggle room.
For more tips like these, and to learn more about Baby Safety Month, visit Baby Safety Zone.