Bringing Home Baby

A new baby is an exciting addition to your family, changing your life in ways both expected and unexpected. Even before your baby is born, you can begin taking steps to create a safe home for your new treasure. The Home Safety Council is here to help you get ready for your baby’s arrival and keep you posted on the childhood injury risks to watch out for as your baby grows.

Visit MySafeHome.org

HSC has created a first-of-its-kind online tool to help people find and fix the leading causes of accidents in the home. MySafeHome.org allows you to tour a virtual home, room-by-room, learning about the leading causes of serious home injuries. State-of-the-art digital animation will show you the major risk areas, indoors and out, and let you know exactly what to do to keep your loved ones safe.

Room-by-Room Safety: Visit the Nursery

One of the most important things new parents can do for their babies in the first year of life is to keep them safe while they sleep. From the crib, to sleepwear, to the temperature of the room…all these things affect your baby’s safety. Click here to find out what you can do to make sure your baby is safe and sound at bedtime and naptime.

Home Safety Tips

Use the following tips and checklists to make sure your new baby and your entire family stays safe at home.

• Baby Safety Tips
• Nursery Safety Tips
• Falls Prevention Tips
• Poison Prevention Tips
• Home Fire Safety Tips
• Child Safety Checklist
• Create a Personalized Checklist for your home and family