Safety

• Carefully support the baby’s neck and head at all times.
  
• When putting the baby down to sleep, lay baby on her/his back unless your doctor advises otherwise.
  
• Avoid dressing the baby in clothes with ribbons, draw strings or braces as these may get caught around the baby's neck.
  
• Do not leave the baby on a raised surface, he or she might fall.
  
• Don’t smoke anywhere near your baby.
  
• Keep hot drinks out of the way and do not pass them across the baby in case you spill them.
  
• Keep small objects well out of reach. Check toys don't have any broken bits or loose parts.
  
• Use the straps in prams and baby seats.
  
• Use a rear facing baby seat when travelling in a car, but never in the front passenger seat if a passenger air bag is fitted.

• shake your baby
  
• shout at your baby
  
• handle your baby roughly
  
• hit your baby.

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