Preventing Infant Injury
Unintentional injuries in infants have been shown to be reduced with better knowledge and practices on infant safety. Educational intervention for parents include ways to prevent falls, burns, swallowing or choking of foreign objects and suffocation. Babies wiggle and move and push against things with their feet soon after they are born. Never leave an infant unattended on a raised surface that has no guardrails (Edelman & Kudzma, 2018). The safest place for an infant is the floor. Burns are the most frequent accidents during infancy. Fires, hot liquids, ultraviolet light from the sun, electricity and heating elements can all cause burns (Edelman & Kudzma, 2018). Babies explore their environment by putting anything and everything into their mouths. Small objects should never be left in the baby’s reach. All solid foods should be cut into small, thin pieces to prevent choking. Choking is the leading cause of unintentional death in infants (Edelman & Kudzma, 2018). To prevent possible suffocation and reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), infants should always sleep on their back. The crib should have no pillows, stuffed toys, bumpers or loose bedding. When childproofing the home, remove any heavy, sharp, or breakable objects anywhere the infant has access to. Bolt heavy furniture to the wall and secure all cords to prevent appliances from being pulled down. Store potentially toxic substances out of sight and reach from the infant and buy bottles with childproof lids. Never leave the child on high surfaces unattended and avoid leaving an infant in the bathtub alone. Install child proof latches on drawers and cupboards and always be mindful of small objects left around the infant that can be swallowed. Most unintentional injuries are preventable and happen often because parents are not aware of what their children can do. Parental education is essential for infant safety and injury prevention.
References
Edelman, C., & Kudzma, E. (2018). Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span. Elsevier.
Fowler JR, Mahdy H, Jack BW. (2021). Preconception Counseling. StatPearls. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441880/
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