First-time parents are not well enough prepared for the safety of their infant.

BACKGROUND: Unintentional falls and poisonings are major causes of death and disability among infants. Although guidelines are available to prevent these injuries, safety behaviours are not performed by parents, causing unnecessary risks. Little is known about safety behaviours of first-time parents...

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Main Authors: Mirjam E J van Beelen, Tinneke M J Beirens, Paul den Hertog, Eduard F van Beeck, Hein Raat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3590294?pdf=render