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What are some guidelines for safely using a high chair?

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DO always use the seat belt and strap. DO lock the tray into place. DO be sure your baby’s hands are out of the way when you lock the tray. DO be sure that there are no sharp edges to cut her or you. DO keep the high chair at least 12 inches away from a table or counter. Your baby could push off and tip over. DO watch your baby closely. Some babies have slipped down between the leg straps and strangled. Don’t leave the chair near a stove. Don’t leave your baby alone in the chair. Don’t let your baby stand in the chair. Don’t let other children climb on the chair.

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