Dear Heloise: A recent letter warned of the swiftness with which a baby being diapered can harm itself by getting hold of the powder, safety pins, etc.
As the mother of four, a grandmother of four and a frequent volunteer baby tender, I have a solution to offer in addition to being watchful.
Always give the baby a favorite small toy to hold while you are changing him or otherwise caring for him in a personal way. With little hands already busy, baby does not need to reach for something else.
Another safety tip: Always close each safety pin immediately upon removing it from the diaper and be sure to put it out of baby's reach.
The Progress, - January 6, 1984, Clearfield, Pennsylvania
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