Prepare your babysitter for an emergency.

Review and leave behind important information.
• Address Where a Parent Can Be Reached
• Phone
• Mobile Phone
• Two Neighbors, Friends or Relatives to call if there is a problem:
• Name/Phone Number/Address
• Name/Phone Number/Address
• Baby’s Medical Information
• Blood Type
• Allergies to food or medication
• Medications baby regularly takes
• Location of medication in house
• Instructions on how to give baby medicine
• Baby's Medical Condition
• List the warning signs that indicate when emergency medical care is needed
• Location of fire extinguisher and fire escape plan.
• 9-1-1 AND Poison Control 1-800-222-1222.
• Other important information, such as location of the security system, thermostats, circuit breakers and other equipment or appliances that may not be easy to use.

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• Baby's skin is more sensitive than an adults. Keep bath water temperature as close to baby's temperature as possible -- 80-100-degrees is ideal.
• Adjust your home's hot water heater to below 120-degrees Fahrenheit (49°C), if possible.
• Check the temperature with your wrist or elbow, which are more sensitive than your fingers.
• Turn the hot water off first when filling the tub -- that way, if your child accidentally turns the water on, cold water will come out first.
• Start with a sponge bath until the umbilical cord stump falls off.
• Fill the tub only two or three inches for newborns.
• For infants up to six months, never fill the tub more than waist-high (in sitting position) for older children.
• Never, under any circumstance leave a child under six unattended for a moment.
• Place non-slip bath decals or use a rubberized bath mat in the bottom of your tub.
Cover the spout and knobs in the tub to prevent burns and protect your child from hitting his head.
• If you bathe your baby in the kitchen sink, swing the faucet out of the way.
• Face your baby away from the faucet when he's in the tub.
• Request that your babysitter bathe the baby with a wash cloth outside the tub.

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• Transporting an infant or toddler as a passenger on your bike can be challenging because the child's weight and movement may cause a loss of control of the bike, increase necessary stopping distance, and cause injury to the child if they fall from or with the bike.
• Helmets reduce head injury by as much as 85% and should always be worn.
• Riding a bike takes sophisticated motor skills – learners fall frequently and are injured as they learn to balance, start, stop and managing the bike itself.
• Your child may be riding a bike that is too small or too large. Bikes of the wrong size contribute to control difficulties and to injury.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends these guidelines when selecting a bike:
• The child should be able to place the balls of both feet on the ground with hands on the handlebars when sitting on the seat.
• Straddling the center bar should be possible with both feet flat on the ground; there should be about one-inch clearance between the crotch and the bar.
• The handlebars should be within arms reach when seated.

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If you have pumped your breast milk, you may choose to use it within a few days and store it in the fridge. Store the milk in coldest section of refrigerator, but NOT in the door.

If the bulk of baby's milk is expressed, or fresh, breast milk, plastic containers are best for refrigerator storage, as more of human milk's leukocytes (white cells) adhere to glass.

You can freeze your milk after it has been refrigerated for several days. For example,you can leave breast milk to sit at room temperature for up to 10 hours, then place it in a refrigerator for up to eight days, and THEN store the same milk in a freezer for 3-12 months (depending on the type of freezer). You can expect a longer storage time if you freeze the milk immediately. Freeze in small amounts -- two- or three-ounce increments - for faster thawing and less waste.

When freezing your milk, glass containers are best because they are less porous and offer the best protection in the freezer. If the frozen milk is for occasional bottles, the type of container is not as important.

Freezing does destroy most of the leukocytes, so, whenever possible, the bulk of baby's milk should be "fresh."

Experts suggest NOT discarding any milk before the maximum storage time unless you notice a very distinct foul smell when you warm it.

Remember to store breastmilk as it is dispensed from oldest to freshest. A simple way to do this is to use fresh milk from the refrigerator through most of work week, and then thaw a bag or two of frozen milk to replace used bags.

Milk storage bags are available online and through retailers like Kmart, Target, and Wal-Mart. Designed specifically for breast milk, the bags are pre-sterilized, thicker, coated with polyethylene, and lined with nylon, which prevents the fat from sticking to the sides.

Most experts recommend NOT using the bags available for "disposable" bottles because they are not as durable. Seams of the liners may burst during the freezing process and waste precious breast milk.

Children of all ages are prone to burns in the kitchen and bathroom. As infants begin to crawl and explore, they reach for everything in sight. Their ever-increasing mobility often leads to dangerous situations that can be prevented. The highest incidence for burns and scalds occurs at ages one and two.

Follow these tips for preventing burns:
• Do not heat your infant formula in a microwave. The liquid can become very hot in certain "pockets," but remain cool in others. It is best to drop bottle in hot water to evenly heat the formula within.
• Place guards around wall and floor heating registers and in front of fireplaces.
• Keep children away from space heaters.
• Be cautious when carrying hot water, coffee, tea, and soup around children.
• Keep children away from the stove. Boiling liquids and oil may splash and cause burns.
• Keep children away from the oven and consider installing an oven door lock. Children may pull and open oven door.
Adjust your home's hot water heater to below 120-degrees Fahrenheit (49°C), if possible.
• Baby's skin is more sensitive than an adults. Keep bath water temperature as close to baby's temperature as possible -- 80-100-degrees is ideal. Check the temperature with your wrist or elbow, which are more sensitive than your fingers.
• Turn the hot water off first when filling the tub -- that way, if your child accidentally turns the water on, cold water will come out first.
• Teach children the dangers of touching or biting electrical cords, live extension cords, appliances and power outlets.

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