Non mobile babies guidance from BAND
Following update of Multi-Agency Guidance in 2023
Recently updated guidance for dealing with injuries in non-mobile babies is now available on the Keeping Bristol Safe Partnership website.
What’s new for early years settings?
It is very clear that any mark or injury observed on a non-mobile baby must be recorded and an explanation sought and recorded.
The setting needs to have a discussion with the Community Paediatrician and decide on an action.
In all cases, a report to First Response/ART must be made so that background checks can be made, even if the Community Paediatrician decides the baby is not to be examined.
The person making the report to First Response/ART needs to state that they are doing this under the “Non-mobile baby protocol”. Parents need to know this is standard procedure.
If the Community Paediatrician decides an examination is required, a person with parental responsibility needs to take the baby for this or at least give consent for the examination to take place (the consent of one person is sufficient). The setting must check that the baby was taken and has been examined by contacting the hospital.
If a baby arrives at your setting with a mark or injury and the family informs you that they have been checked, the setting needs to double check that this has happened.
If a baby is seen with a significant injury or with bleeding from the nose, mouth and / or ears, they must be seen straight away without delay, usually by calling 999.
If an injury suggests abuse, you must contact First Response to make a referral and not just ask for a background check.
For the full guidance, information on birthmarks and a parents leaflet;
https://bristolsafeguarding.org/policies-and-guidance/pregnancy-and-infants/
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