Every year about 2,000 babies end up in emergency rooms after falling off changing
tables. To be safe:
• If your table doesn’t have raised sides, make sure the pad does. Starting this year, pads sold separately should have contoured sides and nonslip surfaces.
• Stash supplies within your reach, but not hers.
• Be especially careful when your baby’s between 7 and 12 months — prime time for rolling over. Even if you use the safety belt, you should still keep one hand on your little squirmer at all times.
