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   Summer ' s just around the corner!Now ' s a great time to schedule your child ' s school/sports physical for the fall and avoid the summer rush!  Give us a call at 630-717-2300!👫👫👫👫👫👫👫👫👫👫👫👫👫👫👫👫👫👫👫👫Childproofingby Katie Parker, CPNPBabies ’ love exploring their environment and it is so fun to watch them grow and learn more everyday! Watching your baby progress through their developmental milestones is a very exciting time. It is so important to provide them with a safe environment during this period of curiosity and exploration. Hundreds of children under the age of 1 die every year due to preventable injuries. Here are some strategies to keep your child safe while playing and moving at home!Falls-Your baby will fall often as they crawl, walk, climb, and run. Protect them from fall injuries by:-Install gates on stairways and doorways.-Install window guards on all windows above the first floor.-Do not use a baby walker. They can tip out of it, fall out of it, and fall down the stairs.Burns-Babies ’ grab at everything! Make sure to never leave hot objects within their reach (for example, hot liquids on coffee table). Also, never hold hot liquids while handling your child. Stoves, wall or floor heaters, or other hot appliances can cause a burn to your child —never leave them unattended. If you are doing an activity that takes your full attenti...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news