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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.







