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Keeping Babies Safe

Keeping Babies Safe is a video curriculum for all caregivers of infants and young children. Videos by pediatric experts cover how to keep a child safe across the spectrum of sleep, feeding, water safety, car seats, first aid, and more.

 

To learn more information about this project, see here. 

Image of a woman holding a  little black girl who is holding her arm with a grimace on her face.

This video provides information to be helpful for parents who want to learn how to provide first aid in a variety of situations. With general first aid and emergency information for parents on various topics including bleeding, choking, burns, and allergic reactions.

Image of a brown woman holding a white toddler boy, who is being handed off to a white male who is grabbing under his arms.

Toddlers are curious and full of energy, but they can also be accident-prone. In this video we provide some tips on how to keep your toddler safe with topics on supervision, home safety, toddler education, and emergency preparedness.

Image of a toddler boy with a floatation device around him while swimming in the water.

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4. In this video, we discuss how to keep your child safe around water including, drowning statistics, types of water hazards, how to prevent drowning, and what to do if your child is drowning.

Image of a baby in an infant car seat facing backwards.

Car seat safety is one of the most important things you can do to protect your child in the event of a car crash. We will discuss the different stages of car seat safety, how to choose the right car seat and how to install and use it safely, along with common car seat safety mistakes.

Image of a hand pushing down on  a car seat while the other hand pulls the strap of the car seat during installation.

Installing a car seat is one of the most important things you can do to protect your child in the event of a car crash. We will discuss: how to choose the right car seat, how to install a car seat using the LATCH system or the seat belt, how to ensure your car seat is snug, and common car seat installation mistakes.

Image of a toddler girl strapped into a car seat facing forward.

Choosing the right car seat for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. In this video, we will discuss what to consider when choosing a car seat including height and weight, age and development, and your budget and vehicle as well as how to install and use your car seat safely.

Image of a toddler girl, in a dress, climbing a dresser to reach a stuffed animal rabbit, which has begin to  tip over.

Falling is one of the most common injuries for children. In this video we go over the many things that parents can do to prevent falls including, supervision, home safety, child education, and emergency preparedness.

Image of a baby girl sitting at a high chair shoving a fistful of green avocado into her mouth.

Many parents look forward to starting solids with their baby. In this video, we will discuss how to give solid foods to your baby safely, when to start solid foods, signs your baby is ready for solid foods, and how to prepare solid foods, how to feed your baby solid foods, how to avoid choking hazards, and how to deal with choking.

Image of an older male with gray hair holding a baby with light features over his shoulder.

For new parents and caregivers, everything about caring for a baby can feel scary, including holding and carrying the baby. In this video, we will discuss how to hold a baby safely using the the four S's of safety: Support, Safe, Secure, and Sustainable, along with how to hold a baby of different ages, and common mistakes to avoid.

Image of a baby with a painful looking face lying on her back with hands holding her stomach.

All babies cry. It's how they communicate. But sometimes, babies cry more than usual. This can be frustrating and worrying for parents. This video discusses what is considered normal crying for a baby and when to be concerned, colic, common features of crying, signs of a problem, and how to soothe a fussy baby.

Image of a male couple and a baby sleeping in a bed under the covers.

It's a time when both you and your child get a much-needed rest. It's important to think not just about rest, but also about safety when you put your child to bed. In this video we provide some age-based safety tips with topics on co-sleeping, clothing, crib safety, and choosing a bed.

Image of a hand holding a bottle filled with milk that is feeding a newborn baby with dark hair.

We will discuss how to know when your baby is hungry or full, how to feed your baby safely, tips for breastfeeding and bottle feeding, and common problems with feeding.

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