Babies’ and small children’s most typical accidents involve falling. Never leave a baby alone on a changing table, couch or anywhere else with a risk of falling. Due to the risk of falling, never place a baby carrier or baby seat anywhere other than on the floor. Use safety harnesses in prams and pushchairs. Babies travel safely in a car when they’re in a baby seat on the backseat, facing the back of the car, with safety belts fastened.
Dangerous objects and toxic or hot substances need to be stored out of the reach of children. Babies’ toys should be intact and intended for children under one year, and they should not have small detachable parts.
Get down to floor level and view the surroundings from a child’s perspective: what interesting things are within the child’s reach?
Pay attention to the baby’s safety during all care and when feeding the baby, putting the baby to bed and traveling with the baby in a pram or car. It is safest to put the baby to sleep in a cot. Always look after the baby when they’re awake or sleeping outside.
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Home Safety
Each year, over 300,000 accidents occur in homes. Even small actions can improve home safety and prevent accidents. It is also a good idea to have a first aid kit in every home.
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Types of Accidents
Most accidents occur at home and during leisure time. Accidents at home and during leisure time cause significantly more sick leave than work-related accidents. Sports injuries are the most common type of accident. (STM, 2013.)
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