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RoSPA Safety Gate Advice
Safety gates at the top and bottom of the stairs are recommended for children up to 24 months old; after that age the gates are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturers.
There are different types of safety gate: the one at the top of the stairs should be fixed to the wall (wall fixed gate), pressure-fitted ones are better for the bottom of the stairs or for isolating a room such as the kitchen while cooking is being done. Some safety gates allow adults to pass through by opening and closing the middle section after themselves so it would be better to leave the gate in a position where children (up to 2 years old) are freely moving around the house.
Source: RoSPA Staying Alive magazine, August 2009 ~
The Basics to Baby Proofing Your Home
When you return from the hospital with your new arrival, remember that your home is a dangerous place for babies. Follow this as a guide on how to make your home baby proof..
Do not underestimate anything - Remember you baby isn’t aware of dangers & hazards yet (and probably won’t be for a good few years!) Therefore you need to ensure that everything that is going to be in your baby’s environment for the first 12 months is safe.
Get on your hands and knees and crawl - See what your baby sees, crawl round the house on your hands and knees and make a note of anything that could be a potential danger or hazard. And remember, babies begin to become mobile at around 6 months.
Sharp corners - Yes will give an adult a nasty cut and headache. However to a baby, a blow to the head off a sharp corner can be fatal (babies brains are exposed as the skull bones don’t fuse together until their around 24 months old). Make sure you use corner cushions to soften the impact in the event of your baby banging their head; there are various brands and prices available. Purchase Corner Cushions
Cupboards – Babies love to investigate, with this in mind, make sure all your cupboards that can be in reach are secured with locks and latches to prevent your baby gaining entry. Purchase Cupboard Locks
Appliances – Fridges, ovens and microwaves are very attractable to babies, ensure that any that are in reach are locked with an appliance lock to prevent any accidents happening, remember freezers tend to be on the floor and frozen food will have the same impact as a rock if it falls on your baby. Purchase Appliance Locks
Safety Gates and Stair Gates – Don’t want your baby crawling into a room at all? Then it’s a good idea to install a baby gate within the door frame to prevent your little one from entering any unwanted rooms. Purchase Baby Gates
Supervision – the most important safety resource and this comes totally free... Ensure that you have your baby in constant sight (it can take only a few seconds for an accident to happen). If you do have to leave your baby unsupervised for a few minutes, then purchasing a play pen ensures that your baby won’t be able to crawl anywhere dangerous while you’re not around. Purchase Playpens
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED FOR ANY DURATION OF TIME.
Baby Safe Sleep
Babies love to sleep, in fact they can sleep up to 16 hours a day in stretches of 3-4hours at a time. However sleep can also be dangerous for a baby, therefore we here at Simple Safety Solutions have come up with some tips to ensure your baby has a safe nights sleep.
1. Always put your baby to bed on thier back in the cot.
2. Have your baby sleep in their own cot in the same room with your for at least the first 6 months.
3. If you bring your baby to bed to breastfeed or comfort, ensure you stay awake and put your baby back into their own cot before you go back to sleep.
4. Keep all soft items out of your baby's cot.
5. Use a safety approved cot with a firm mattress and fitted sheet.
6. Do not overheat your baby, use a light blanket no higher than your baby's chest.
Safe Sleep Baby Products
- Safe T Sleep Baby Sleep Wrap £32.99
- Respisense Baby Breathing Monitor £71.95
- Wireless Digital Camera Monitor £155.99
- Why Cry? Baby Monitor £57.95
The Ouch Report - Finger Trapping in the UK
The Ouch! Report - Download the definitive guide to finger-trapping so that you can find out how to avoid this commonplace yet avoidable accident in your home.
Baby Bath Time Safety
The bathroom can be a very dangerous place for a baby, as a guide we have come up with some bath time safety tips and products to ensure your baby has a fun, safe bath time.
1. Supervision - NEVER leave your baby alone in the bath, ensure you have everything ready for the duration of the bath time so that you don't have reason to leave the room. Babies can drown in less than 60 seconds in water less than an inch high.
2. Cold before hot - Always ensure that you run the cold water first, this will reduce the risk of your baby becoming scolded.
3. Temperature - Ensure the water is warm, but not hot (around 38 degrees centigrade or 100 degrees fahrenheit). Traditionally parents like to test the water first by dipping their elbow into the bath, however everyone has a different heat resistance threshold, which means it may not feel as hot as it is. We would recommend using a thermometer in the bath, which can tell you an acurate reading of the bath's temperature. -
4. Water Height - Never allow the water to exceed your baby's waist height, and ensure when you are laying your baby down straight in the bath, that the water level reaches their shoulders at a maximum.
5. Taps - Do not allow your baby to touch or play with the taps, as this could lead to a serious injury or a scold. - The Baby Bath Gate £14.67
6. Baths and bathroomsget very slippy surfaces, ensure that you keep all surfaces dry at all times, or ensure that you have an anti-slip mat or rug down to prevent any nast falls.
The Simple Safety Solutions Team
Safety gates at the top and bottom of the stairs are recommended for children up to 24 months old; after that age the gates are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturers.
There are different types of safety gate: the one at the top of the stairs should be fixed to the wall (wall fixed gate), pressure-fitted ones are better for the bottom of the stairs or for isolating a room such as the kitchen while cooking is being done. Some safety gates allow adults to pass through by opening and closing the middle section after themselves so it would be better to leave the gate in a position where children (up to 2 years old) are freely moving around the house.
Source: RoSPA Staying Alive magazine, August 2009 ~
The Basics to Baby Proofing Your Home
When you return from the hospital with your new arrival, remember that your home is a dangerous place for babies. Follow this as a guide on how to make your home baby proof..
Do not underestimate anything - Remember you baby isn’t aware of dangers & hazards yet (and probably won’t be for a good few years!) Therefore you need to ensure that everything that is going to be in your baby’s environment for the first 12 months is safe.
Get on your hands and knees and crawl - See what your baby sees, crawl round the house on your hands and knees and make a note of anything that could be a potential danger or hazard. And remember, babies begin to become mobile at around 6 months.
Sharp corners - Yes will give an adult a nasty cut and headache. However to a baby, a blow to the head off a sharp corner can be fatal (babies brains are exposed as the skull bones don’t fuse together until their around 24 months old). Make sure you use corner cushions to soften the impact in the event of your baby banging their head; there are various brands and prices available. Purchase Corner Cushions
Cupboards – Babies love to investigate, with this in mind, make sure all your cupboards that can be in reach are secured with locks and latches to prevent your baby gaining entry. Purchase Cupboard Locks
Appliances – Fridges, ovens and microwaves are very attractable to babies, ensure that any that are in reach are locked with an appliance lock to prevent any accidents happening, remember freezers tend to be on the floor and frozen food will have the same impact as a rock if it falls on your baby. Purchase Appliance Locks
Safety Gates and Stair Gates – Don’t want your baby crawling into a room at all? Then it’s a good idea to install a baby gate within the door frame to prevent your little one from entering any unwanted rooms. Purchase Baby Gates
Supervision – the most important safety resource and this comes totally free... Ensure that you have your baby in constant sight (it can take only a few seconds for an accident to happen). If you do have to leave your baby unsupervised for a few minutes, then purchasing a play pen ensures that your baby won’t be able to crawl anywhere dangerous while you’re not around. Purchase Playpens
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED FOR ANY DURATION OF TIME.
Baby Safe Sleep
Babies love to sleep, in fact they can sleep up to 16 hours a day in stretches of 3-4hours at a time. However sleep can also be dangerous for a baby, therefore we here at Simple Safety Solutions have come up with some tips to ensure your baby has a safe nights sleep.
1. Always put your baby to bed on thier back in the cot.
2. Have your baby sleep in their own cot in the same room with your for at least the first 6 months.
3. If you bring your baby to bed to breastfeed or comfort, ensure you stay awake and put your baby back into their own cot before you go back to sleep.
4. Keep all soft items out of your baby's cot.
5. Use a safety approved cot with a firm mattress and fitted sheet.
6. Do not overheat your baby, use a light blanket no higher than your baby's chest.
Safe Sleep Baby Products
- Safe T Sleep Baby Sleep Wrap £32.99
- Respisense Baby Breathing Monitor £71.95
- Wireless Digital Camera Monitor £155.99
- Why Cry? Baby Monitor £57.95
The Ouch Report - Finger Trapping in the UK
The Ouch! Report - Download the definitive guide to finger-trapping so that you can find out how to avoid this commonplace yet avoidable accident in your home.
Baby Bath Time Safety
The bathroom can be a very dangerous place for a baby, as a guide we have come up with some bath time safety tips and products to ensure your baby has a fun, safe bath time.
1. Supervision - NEVER leave your baby alone in the bath, ensure you have everything ready for the duration of the bath time so that you don't have reason to leave the room. Babies can drown in less than 60 seconds in water less than an inch high.
2. Cold before hot - Always ensure that you run the cold water first, this will reduce the risk of your baby becoming scolded.
3. Temperature - Ensure the water is warm, but not hot (around 38 degrees centigrade or 100 degrees fahrenheit). Traditionally parents like to test the water first by dipping their elbow into the bath, however everyone has a different heat resistance threshold, which means it may not feel as hot as it is. We would recommend using a thermometer in the bath, which can tell you an acurate reading of the bath's temperature. -
4. Water Height - Never allow the water to exceed your baby's waist height, and ensure when you are laying your baby down straight in the bath, that the water level reaches their shoulders at a maximum.
5. Taps - Do not allow your baby to touch or play with the taps, as this could lead to a serious injury or a scold. - The Baby Bath Gate £14.67
6. Baths and bathroomsget very slippy surfaces, ensure that you keep all surfaces dry at all times, or ensure that you have an anti-slip mat or rug down to prevent any nast falls.
The Simple Safety Solutions Team
