Unconditional love and absolute fear are just some of the overwhelming emotions new parents may experience when they have a new child. Life has changed in the blink of an eye and there are so many changes to adjust to. As a brand new parent, the number one priority is making sure to protect your beautiful baby that was just welcomed into the world. The Silent Beacon wearable panic button will help new parents prioritize the safety of their infant.
Here are some quick newborn safety tips to follow while keeping your baby safe.
1. Every Parent Should Carry a Silent Beacon for Hands-Free Emergency Safety
Parents are the superheroes of the family. Especially when a newborn is thrown into the mix, they are constantly running around, trying to do a million things at once. In an emergency, you don’t have time to dig through your diaper bag for your phone. You need a hands-free safety solution that you can use as a newborn safety device. The Silent Beacon Personal alert system is a small safety device that can hang on a stroller, be worn on a lanyard around your neck or clipped to your diaper bag. If an emergency were to ever arise, you would be able to call for help instantly with the push of a button as a baby alert system.
Different emergencies require different responses. You can customize the Silent Beacon to call any number in an emergency, including 911. While sending multiple people your live GPS location in real-time via text, email, and push notifications. The Silent Beacon connects to your phone’s Bluetooth®, saving you from having to pay any additional fees or setup costs. Fully rechargeable and allows you to monitor battery life for added peace of mind. Using our patented technology, you can send and receive emergency alerts directly to your Silent Beacon if your phone is out of reach. Find anything your Beacon is attached to quickly thanks to our built-in Bluetooth® tracker.
We specifically designed our panic button to survive your active parenting lifestyle. Use your Silent Beacon worldwide by setting up localized emergency contacts in any country you visit. We developed EASE for those of us with limited physical ability and for when we find our hands full (like when carrying a baby, for example). Blue lights illuminate to let you know the Beacon is connected and large alert buttons allow you to easily trigger alerts with just one touch.
2. Make Sure to Secure the Child’s Car Seat Correctly
Traveling with a newborn can be nerve-wracking. Of course, you have to get an age-appropriate car seat but how you install and buckle that car seat is crucial. For the baby’s car seat to protect them properly, they should be installed in the back seat and rear-facing until your child is 3-years-old at minimum. Before getting on the road, always double-check to make sure the car seat and your newborn are securely fastened. It’s hard enough being an on-the-go parent. But when you include a baby in the mix you need to take the extra precautions as you run through your daily routine. The adorable bundle of joy should be buckled into their car seat without a puffy coat or blanket even in the colder months. Once the baby is buckled in, slide the chest clip up to their armpits. Make sure the straps are tight enough that you cannot slip two fingers underneath them.
3. Protect Your Child Correctly When Going Outdoors
The newborn should always be safely buckled into a stroller when walking around town. Always bring blankets and a hat even if it seems warm out just in case the weather may change.
It would be smart to purchase a stroller with a canopy for sun protection since a newborn’s skin is very sensitive. The canopy will also help protect the newborn from germs and bugs. Especially now, during the coronavirus pandemic, we have to be extra cautious of germs around newborns. We need to stay 6 feet away from all neighbors in public because when we sneeze or cough, those droplets have a travel distance of 6 feet. Practicing social distancing guidelines is important to ensure that no one is exposed to coronavirus germs. Following these outdoor safety precautions when leaving the house with a newborn will help keep you both safe and healthy.
4. Baby Proof Your Home from Hazardous Objects
When newborns become more mobile, ordinary objects around the house become more hazardous. Normally, a loose lamp cord and accessible cabinets are not an issue. Once a baby learns how to expand their horizons, additional newborn safety precautions need to be put into place. This can include covering up electrical outlets and taping away electrical cords.
Chemicals, medicines, and other toxins should be kept out of reach. All hazardous substances should be locked away in a high storage area where the newborn will never come into contact. Installing child-proof locks for cabinet access will help to avoid newborn accidents.
A crazy but clever idea is to get on your hands and knees to crawl around your house. To see what things a baby might come into contact with. You could find dog food, a penny on the floor, bleach in the laundry room—anything that is at eye level to a crawling baby. Babies love to put EVERYTHING they find in their mouths. Whatever you find on the floor you can expect it’ll be in a baby’s mouth. This bizarre trick will give you a better perspective on what safety precautions need to be taken.
5. Equip Your Home With Proper Alarms
You’re creating countless memories in your home. Let’s make sure those memories are good memories by keeping your baby safe. It’s recommended that a smoke alarm is installed in your home. House fires can arise when you least expect them. A smoke alarm has the ability to detect fire smoke before it can cause relentless damage. Equipping your home with a fire extinguisher is also a smart investment that could save the lives of your loved ones during an accident. A carbon monoxide detector is another device that is worth the cost in efforts to maintain a safer home for your family.
6. Ensure Your Child Is Getting Quality Sleep
A common mistake new parents make is when the sun goes down and it’s time to put their baby to sleep. Some believe newborns find quality sleep in the same bed as their parents. However, co-sleeping can result in a nightmare—accidental suffocation or strangulation. Provide the newborn with a comforting crib or bassinet to sleep in alone. When it comes to a newborn’s sleep schedule, remember these infant safety tips:
- Babies should be sleeping alone and never sleep in bed with someone else.
- New babies should always be placed on their back since they don’t yet have the ability to roll back over.
- Your baby should sleep in a sturdy crib with only a mattress and a tightly fitted sheet.
You can swaddle the baby with a stretchy blanket or zip them up in a sleeping sackbut never cover them with a loose blanket or fill their crib with large stuffed animals or pillows until they are 1-2 years old.
Caring for a newborn can be overwhelming. Let go of some tension by relying on Silent Beacon!
