The Take Good Care of Your Baby public service campaign is produced by the New York City Administration for Children’s Services, in collaboration with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, to educate all New York City parents about how to prevent injuries, accidents and deaths among babies and young children. Information on shaken baby syndrome, the importance of choosing a caregiver carefully, and getting help for drug and alcohol abuse have run over the past two years on subways, buses, billboards and in check cashing establishments citywide. In addition, radio ads on shaken baby and choosing a caregiver have aired on several stations Citywide. Please continue to visit this page in the coming months for future messages.

Click here to view photos or the press release from the launch of the Take Good Care of Your Baby safety campaign.

Contents

1. Never shake your baby
   It is a crime to shake a baby
   When your baby cries
2. Never leave your baby alone
   At home
   Outside the house
   In case of an emergency
3. It’s safest for baby to sleep alone
   Put your baby ‘back to sleep’
   To protect against SIDS
4. Childproof your home
   Window guards prevent falls
   Other ways to make your home safe
   Prevent burns and falls
   If there’s a weapon in your home
5. Protect against lead poisoning
6. Be the best parent you can be
   Get help for alcohol and drug abuse
   Quit smoking
   Get help for depression
   A home without violence
7. Choose your caregiver carefully: Think twice, then think again
   A good babysitter
   Safe and nurturing childcare
   Before enrolling your child

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