Parenting Infants and Toddlers

PARENTING INFANTS AND TODDLERS-SAFETY FIRST

Safety is always the first thing on your mind when it comes to parenting infants and toddlers. The thought that your little one might get hurt or injured is a nightmare for a parent. That’s why we are discussing the topic on safety issues that you can improvise in parenting your infants and toddlers. Safety at home is a high priority as it should provide a safe space for the child to move around and explore his environment.
Some basic tips for infants and toddler safety is living without fear of accidents with less child supervision. Often accidents occur when there is distraction or confusion at home, a quarrel between two, fatigue in parents and also lack of awareness regarding child safety. Infants and toddlers often crawl while developing new skills as well as exploring their new surroundings. Some things you might want to take immediate notice of is the height of your cupboard drawers, electrical plug sockets, anything that is hazardous or injurious within his reach should be taken care of or removed from his vicinity. Medicines, drugs and pills should be kept locked in cupboards that are far from reach to your infant. Heating items like toaster, iron machine, coffer percolators, room heaters etc should not be exposed or within his reach. Within your home too, the stair case should be protected with proper wooden gates protecting your kid from using the stairs which could guarantee his safety. Bath tubs usually fitted with hot tubs should be carefully protected and should display read signs to avoid excess temperature in the tub. Drowning is one of the serious causes of child death in the world. Children should be given adequate safety tips by the coach before using the swimming pool. Family members accompanying children to swimming classes should supervise them at all times.
Children often test their own abilities and at some point go beyond in understanding their unique skills. This promotes self learning and exploring their boundaries and limitations. But often accidents do also happen which should be avoided by taking proper and necessary steps to avoid them from happening. These tips on parenting infants and toddlers keeping in mind safety as the most important aspect of learning would help in the creation of a conducive atmosphere to learning as well as providing a safe haven for your kids growth. Take a close look at your child’s environment today and identify those possible areas where there is a risk to your Child’s life. So begin your safety measure today and make your Child’s environment safe and risk free.