For Baby's Sake
By Michelle Gay and Andrea Wyllie
Children approach the world around them with a natural curiosity and sense of excitement that is a constant marvel to us. As caregivers, we want to help the children in our care explore their environment in a safe and healthy way. Unfortunately, little fingers often find themselves in big situations. Here are just a few tips that will make your home safer...
- Turn the temperature on your hot water tank down to 120 degrees celcius to reduce the risk of serious scald injury to the children in your care. You can test the water temperature by letting the hot water run for 2 minutes, filling a mug with hot water and then using a meat or candy thermometer to test the temperature. Be sure to watch the thermometer carefully to catch the temperature at its highest, as the water in the mug will cool quickly. To get an accurate reading, wait one hour after any significant use of hot water.
- Use only a fitted sheet and a light blanket in the crib of a child under one year of age to reduce the risk of SIDS. Comforters, stuffed toys, pillows and bumper pads should never be placed in an infant's crib.
- Install the anti-tip bracket for your oven. It is a small horseshoe shaped device that allows your oven to be bolted to the floor. It prevents your oven from tipping when the door is opened and a child pushes or stands on the oven door. If you do not have the device that came with your oven, you can purchase a replacement by contacting the manufacturer.
For Baby's Sake consultants help you keep the children in your care safe. Our basic service provides an at-home consultation involving a thorough inspection of your home. We highlight and discuss possible hazards and make recommendations as to how to improve the safety of your child-care environment. As licensed retailers of a wide variety of high-quality child safety supplies, we will help you ensure that the products you invest in will work for you.
When you use the products and services provided by For Baby's Sake Inc., you can assure parents that you have made every effort to make your home a safe and healthy place for their little ones to grow. For more information about For Baby's Sake Inc., please contact Andrea Wyllie or Michelle Gay.
For Baby's Sake Inc.
Michelle Gay, R.N. and Andrea Wyllie, B.Sc.(N), R.N.
Phone: 613-822-9672
Fax: 613-822-9673
Toll Free: 1-866-335-BABY