While many people worry about what could go wrong on the roads, the truth is that the vast majority of fatal accidents occur in the home. The surprising statistic is that every 16 minutes a person is killed in a fatal accident in the home. The most vulnerable of all in any home are the infants which may live there. These babies, as they first begin to navigate the world around them, tend to get into all kinds of trouble and dangerous situations. For this reason parents are recommended to baby proof their homes.
Here we present a video which gives you tips on how to baby proof your home:
Some of the top causes for injury among infants are:
- Drowning or partial drowning
- Burns
- Choking
- Falling down stairwells
- Head injuries
- Poisoning
We recommend that all parents take every reasonable step necessary to secure their homes for their infants. Remember that even such items as refrigerator magnets may seem enticing to children. Remove all identifiable hazards and allow your baby to explore the home safely. If you or someone you know have an injured in a serious accident in Waterbury, call the Law Offices of Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP – 89 Oak Street Hartford, CT 06106-1515 – (888) 244-5480.
