Toddlers Common Issues - Infant Safety

Question 1

Care safety

Answer 1

Rear facing for infants less than 10 kg and not able to walk unassisted

Question 2

How can we prevent falls?

Answer 2

• Don’t leave infant unattended on flat surface
• cribs rails should be raised and secured
• protect from stairways and pools

Question 3

Toy safety?

Answer 3

• Should be appropriate for stage development
• no small or removable parts that can be easily swallowed
• child’s response to toy may indicate readiness to learn new skills