Baby's Day Out

Don’t let junior go on their fi rst outing before you read these out and-about safety tips.

- Aileen Chow

Taking the baby out for the very first time can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially for first-time parents! To prevent going into anxiety overdrive, build a checklist early and remember to always think safety first when moving your child around.

Avoid crowded areas

At a time when your child’s immune system is still developing, it’s not a good idea to make a beeline to enclosed areas like shopping malls or crowded cafes. Being in close proximity with a sea of people – and their germs – can cause your child to become vulnerable to serious infections. Instead go to open spaces like parks.

Invest in a child car seat