09/15/2026
September is Baby Safety Month, and MainStreet is dedicated to providing quality healthcare for people of all ages.
Here are a few tips and guidelines for safe practices for young children:
- Check your baby’s sleep space for blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, toys, or loose items
- Make sure your baby’s car seat matches their current height and weight
- Review car seat straps, chest clip placement, and installation
- Cut foods into safe sizes based on your child’s age and chewing ability
- Keep small objects, coins, batteries, magnets, and tiny toy pieces out of reach
- Stay within arm’s reach during baths and around water
- Empty buckets, tubs, and kiddie pools right after use
- Watch for new risks when your baby starts rolling, crawling, pulling up, or walking
- Ask caregivers, grandparents, and babysitters to follow the same safety routines
