Unintentional injury is the number 1 killer of children aged 14 and younger, with 4 year olds at greatest risk. The good news is that reducing your baby’s risk doesn’t have to be difficult. By following the suggestions below you will help keep your baby safe.

Air bags are unsafe for use with rear-facing infant car seats. The safest place for any child 12 and under is in the rear seat, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Burn injuries affect thousands of children every year, with 4 year olds at greatest risk. A child only needs to be exposed to 140 degree tap water for 3 seconds to receive third-degree burns and require a skin graft. If you have a water heater, keep the thermostat set at or below 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, toxic gas that poisons thousands of people in their homes every year. Young children are at special risk. Consider installing a carbon monoxide detector in your home.

You can decrease the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) by putting babies to sleep on their backs, as the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended since 1992.

Electric socket covers and other basic childproofing devices are available at baby supply stores, discount stores and hardware stores and through baby supply catalogs.

Falls are inevitable for babies and toddlers. To help prevent serious falls from happening you can install a baby gate on stairways and doors as well as window guards on all windows.

Guns and children don’t go together. If you must have a gun in the household, ensure the gun is not in the child’s reach and have the ammunition stored in a separate location.

Infant CPR can save your child’s life. Take a first-aid class to learn when cardiopulmonary resuscitation might be needed and how to administer it properly. Contact your local American Red Cross office for information on classes in your area.

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