Buckle the baby into an approved, properly installed car seat before you start the car. Keep the seat rear-facing until your child is 20 pounds and one year of age. The back seat is the safest place for all children to ride. Drowning Never leave a baby alone in a bath or near a pool of water, no matter how shallow it is.
Infants can drown in just a few inches of water.
Falls Never leave a baby unattended in high places, such as on a tabletop or in a crib with the sides down. If she does fall and seems to be acting abnormally in any way, call the pediatrician immediately. Never smoke, drink, or carry anything hot while holding a baby. Prevent scalding by reducing the water heater setting to 120 degrees or lower. Choking Never give a baby any food or small object that could cause choking.