What can I do to prevent head injuries?

• Always put a helmet on your child for certain sports. These include bike riding, rollerblading, skateboarding, and riding a scooter. The helmet should cover the top of your child's forehead.

• Put your child in the back seat of the car. This is safest place for your child. Always put your child in a car seat or seat belt when driving in the car.

• If you have a passenger air bag, NEVER put your child in the front seat.

• The car seat you use depends on your child's age, height, and weight.

• Put babies up to 20 pounds in an infant car seat. It should be rear facing.

• Put babies that are over 20 pounds and 1 year old in a toddler car seat. It should be front facing.

• There are state laws about when to put a child in a booster seat. Check with your doctor, police or fire stations.

• Never leave your child alone in a high place where he or she can fall.

• Keep crib rails up to your baby's chin at all times.

• Install a gate to keep your child away from steps and doorways.

• Never shake or hit your baby. Your baby's brain is very soft. Shaking a baby can seriously hurt or even kill your baby.

When to Call the Doctor or Clinic

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