Safety

At this stage, babies can already lift their head and chest while laying on their stomach. They are capable of stretching out a hand, grasping objects and bringing their hands close to their bodies. This is the time to be extra careful. Remove any object they might try to put in their mouth out of fear of swallowing or choking. You should keep thread, fabrics or curtains that might wrap around their necks and cause suffocation out of their reach. You should gather your hair when playing or caring for your baby.

At this stage you can encourage your baby to turn over from back to stomach after every diapering. It is important to remember - never leave a baby alone on the diapering table, or on any other high surface, not even for a second. The baby’s development at this age occasionally requires the purchase of age-appropriate equipment - baby carrier, carriage or car seat. Choose products that are standard-compliant and use them according to the manufacturer’s instructions.