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Prevent falls

Did you know?
  • Each year, more than 700 children under four years old are admitted to BC hospitals due to falls. Of these, more than half have head or brain injuries. Eighty per cent of falls injuring young children happen at home.

You can prevent falls
  • use a rubber mat or non-slip stickers to make your bath less slippery
  • use safety straps to keep your child secured in a high chair
  • install stair gates at the top and bottom of stairs
  • wipe up spills quickly in the kitchen and bathroom
  • keep one hand on the baby at all times during diaper changes -- babies can easily roll off of a bed or table
  • always secure your child with a belt or harness when using shopping carts
  • tape foam or sponge over counter and table corners to protect heads from bumps
  • move furniture away from windows to prevent children from climbing out