September is Baby Safety Month. To meet your consumer outreach needs during this important time the following materials may be useful resources.
Prevent Childhood Choking: It’s Up to You!
This colorful two-sided poster in both English and Spanish is suitable for home or daycare use to help parents and caregivers take the necessary steps to prevent childhood choking on food or other objects. The poster was developed in partnership with the National SAFE KIDS Campaign.
You may access the poster online at http://www.ific.org/publications/brochures/chokingpos.cfm.
Starting Solids: A Guide for Parents and Child Care Providers
This updated brochure contains extensive information on transitioning infant feeding from breast milk and formula to solid foods. In addition, the brochure includes information from the American Red Cross on what to do if your child is choking. Co-published with the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.
You may access the brochure online at http://www.ific.org/publications/brochures/solidsbroch.cfm.