Be sure the seat fits in your car. Look for one that's easy to use. Follow the directions that come with the car seat for installation and use. Smoke detectors Install a smoke detector on every level of your home. Small children are powerless to protect themselves in case of a fire, and they can be overcome by smoke in a matter of minutes.
Temperature taking The best way to measure fever in an infant is by taking a rectal temperature.
A rectal thermometer has a short, round mercury bulb. To read the thermometer, hold it at the end opposite the bulb, between your thumb and first finger, and roll it slowly back and forth until you see the mercury column. The temperature is where the column ends. Shake the mercury column down until it reads below 96 degrees, by holding the end opposite the bulb tightly between your fingers and snapping your wrist. Clean the bulb end with soap and water and rinse it with cool, clear water.