- Never tie strings or clips to a pacifier, and make sure that any strings attached to toys are shorter than twelve inches.
- Pay attention to age warnings and recommendations, and avoid toys with small parts, sharp edges or pieces that could pinch.
- Don’t know if a toy is safe for your baby to play with? Test it with a choke tube or a toilet paper roll. If it fits inside, it’s too small. For more info, go here.
- Keep all batteries away from infants and children. For more on this, go here.
- You can always check for product recalls here.
Sleep Safety
Baby Gear 101
It’s important to have control over your baby’s environment so they don’t come into contact with anything dangerous. For a newborn, that can be lots of things. Learn how to use these popular items and accessories the safe way by following these simple steps.
Steps to Safety
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Pacifiers and Small Toys
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Baby Monitors
- If an electrical cord is left dangling anywhere near a baby’s neck, it poses a big risk. Keep baby monitors and anything else with a cord three feet away from the crib, bassinet or play yard.
- Use cord shorteners or cord clips to keep extra slack away from babies. For more on this, go here.
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Humidifiers
- Make sure the cord is three feet away from wherever the baby sleeps and plays.
- Place the humidifier on a flat surface, out of the baby’s reach.
- Unplug the humidifier when you’re done, cover the outlet after you unplug it and pour any remaining water down the sink.
- Keep the humidifier clean and change the water daily.
Did You Know?
Every day more than a dozen children are treated for accidentally swallowing or inhaling toys.
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
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