Injury and Illness Prevention - Guiding Your Child Through The Infant Year


	Injury and Illness Prevention

•	Childproofing Your Home Our interactive house and checklist help parents make their homes safe for infants and young children.
•	Car Seat Safety Find out about the different types of seats and how to use them.
•	Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Once called "crib death," SIDS kills more babies between the first month and the end of the first year of life than any other illness.
•	Administering CPR to an Infant CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is a basic lifesaving technique used when breathing stops and/or the heart no longer beats.
•	The Effects of Tobacco Smoke on Children Learn about the effects that smoking can have on your child.
•	The Effects of Alcohol and Other Drugs on Children Learn how alcohol affects your child.
•	Screening: Postpartum Depression Learn the warning signs of postpartum depression.
•	Screening: Child Abuse Learn the warning signs of child abuse.
•	Screening: Domestic Abuse Learn the warning signs of domestic abuse.
•	Baby Walkers Be sure to consider your baby's safety when deciding whether to use a baby walker.
•	When to Call the Doctor, When to Treat Your Child at Home Know what situations are best handled by a doctor or at home.
•	When to Call 911 Know when to call for emergency help.

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Frequently Asked Questions

New parents have lots of questions. Here are some of the most common questions asked of pediatricians.

Checkups

Find out what to expect when you take your baby to the doctor's office.

Resources

Find out about other organizations that provide information on children's health and safety.

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