Do you want to see your newborn baby get injured? Regardless of how caring and watchful you are over your newborn baby there is always room to take the extra precautions to avoid your baby from being hurt.

Below are 10 helpful tips to keep your baby safe:

1. Keep your baby from being alone with any pet, regardless of how small or harmless the animal may be.

2. Never shake your baby or even playfully throw the baby up in the air.

3. Always keep an eye on your baby when you are out and about doing things like shopping, light walking, or even sitting at the playground. There are kidnappers that see strollers as a target to snatch your baby.

4. When giving your baby a bath in a large tub be sure to place a towel or rubber placements at the bottom to avoid slipping.

5. Always sit your baby in a car seat when driving. Your baby can be easily injured if you get into an accident so be sure also to pay attention to the road and avoid talking on a cell phone, eating, or any other activity that would distract from your driving.

6. Avoid the use of any strings with your baby’s toys, belongings, or anything around the house – including keeping phone cords hidden. Babies have a tendency to grab for them and accidentally choke.

7. Keep your baby away from any open window that is not being watched over by yourself. In fact, it would be wise to keep your baby from any open windows – period.

8. If you must have a baby sitter to watch over your baby, be sure that they are at least 16 years or older, have been trained in infant safety and CPR, and whose references are solid.

9. Never leave your baby alone in a room with another child whom is 6 years of age or less. Other children in this age range tend to play rough with babies as if they were dolls.

10. If you are changing your baby on a changing table it is vital never to turn your back even for a split second. Babies can roll over in a heartbeat and harm themselves.

This article is provided by Smallfri.com and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.