In an accident, an unrestrained child becomes a missile. One study showed more than 30 deaths a year occur to unrestrained infants going home from the hospital after birth. In nearly all cases, if the baby had been in an approved infant-restraint system, he or she would have survived the accident. Start early to teach your child safety. If you always place your child in a restraint system in the car, it will become a natural thing to do.
Many states now have infant-restraint laws.
Call your local police department or hospital for further information. Many hospitals require you to take your baby home from the hospital in an approved infant-restraint system. Consumer magazines rate them quite frequently. Check your local library. Tip for Week 12 If you have diarrhea that doesn't go away in 24 hours, or if it keeps returning, call your doctor.