Caring for Your Newborn - Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Choking means to have small things get stuck in the windpipe and cut off the air supply to
the lungs. To keep your baby safe from choking:
• Keep your baby away from small objects that could get caught in his throat.
• Be sure there are no small objects like coins or buttons in your baby’s crib.
• Don’t give your baby foods until he is about 6 months old
Fire and Burn Safety
To help protect your baby from burns and fires:
• Never hold your baby when you are cooking or carrying hot liquids.
• Keep your water heater set at or below 120ºF.
• Have working smoke detectors in your home.
– Test the batteries often and change them at least twice a year.
– A good time to do this is when the time changes for Daylight Savings Time in
spring and back to Standard Time in the fall.
• Don’t let people smoke in your home and make sure no one smokes in bed.
• Have a fire escape plan for your family. Practice it often to make sure everyone knows
what to do.
CPR
It is a good idea to take a baby CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) course if you have
never had one. To find out about a class in your area:
• Call the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross or your local hospital for
information about classes for parents.
• You can also go to the website www.cpranytime.org to buy kits that can help you and
your family learn CPR at home.
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