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Fall Prevention


Infants are at risk for falls, even before they begin to walk. Important points to consider include the following:

Always place infant seats on a hard surface with the seat belt fastened. Never put a baby in an infant seat on a soft surface (e.g., couch) or an unstable surface (e.g., running washing machine).

Falls from changing tables are relatively common. Even with a safety strap, infants should never be left alone on a changing table, even for a moment. If there...Read the full article