Taking some simple precautions can keep your child safe.
<div class="ExternalClassCD03D8F5719F4EA0B2800A62A11910C9"><div>While some falls and bumps can be expected as a young child learns to walk, some falls can occasionally result in serious injuries and can even be fatal. Pre-schoolers are more prone to falling due to their curiosity, lack of judgement and/or immature motor skills.</div><div>
</div><div>Here are some pointers to help you safeguard your child from falling:</div><div>
</div><h2>1. Beware of Heights</h2><div><ul><li>Do not leave your baby alone on tables, sofas or beds. He/she may roll over and fall.
</li><li>Do not arrange your furniture in a way that makes it easy for your child to climb to a higher level.
</li><li>Consider using bed guards to prevent your child from falling off the bed. Children below the age of seven should not sleep on double-decker beds.
</li><li><div>Teach the child not to climb on top of any furniture.
</div></li></ul></div><h2>2. Watch Out for Slippery or Uneven Surfaces</h2><div><ul><li>Use a rubber pad in the bathtub to help prevent slipping.
</li><li>Ensure that floors are free from grease, water or soap by wiping up spills immediately.
</li><li>Use a playpen instead of baby walkers as babies could easily trip and topple over objects on the ground or fall down a flight of stairs.
</li><li>Avoid highly polished floors. Toddlers may slip and fall. Do not let your child walk or run about with his/her socks on.
</li><li>Use non-slip mats and rugs to prevent slipping.
</li></ul></div><h2>3. Other Precautions</h2><div><ul><li>Avoid using sarong cradles as they are not sturdy enough to prevent a baby from falling out and getting seriously hurt.
</li><li>Install sturdy grilles on the windows if you live in a high-rise flat. Lock the grilles and keep the keys out of your child's reach.
</li><li><div>Ensure that all cabinets and wardrobes are fixed onto the wall to prevent them from toppling over onto the child. </div></li><li><div>Keep clothes racks in less accessible corners to prevent toppling over. </div></li><li>Do not allow your child to play along the corridors of high-rise flats, as there are no safety grilles to prevent falls.
</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/183/parent-hub">Visit Parent Hub, for more useful tips and guides to give your child a healthy start.</a></p>
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<strong>Read these next:</strong></p><ul><li>
<a title="Preventing Falls for Babies and Toddlers" href="http://www.babybonus.msf.gov.sg/parentingresources/web/Toddlers/ToddlersSafety/ToddlersHome_Safety/Toddlers_Preventing_Falls">Preventing Falls for Babies and Toddlers</a></li><li>
<a title="Playground Safety: Fun Without Tears" href="http://www.babybonus.msf.gov.sg/parentingresources/web/Toddlers/ToddlersSafety/ToddlersOutdoor_Safety/Toddlers_Playground_Safety">Playground Safety: Fun Without Tears</a>
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