Keeping Children Safe At Home

Keeping Children Safe At Home

  • Cover all electrical outlets with childproof plastic covers.
  • Put guards on stove controls so children cannot turn on the stove by accident.
  • Always turn pot handles away from the front of the stove.
  • Cook on back burners whenever possible to reduce risk of small children burning a   curious hand.
  • Keep sharp knives in a locked drawer or cabinet out of children's sight and reach.
  • Lock all cabinets storing household cleaners, abrasives, products and toxins.
  • Store sharp-edged aluminum foil, waxed paper and plastic wrap dispensers out of   small children's reach.
  • Store plastic bags and plastic wrap out of children's reach to avoid suffocation.
  • Remove tablecloths from tables as children can pull everything onto their heads by   yanking on the cloth.
  • Be sure that all tub and shower areas have nonslip mats.
  • Set the hot water heater for below 120 degrees to help prevent scalding. Always   test water temperature with the inside of your elbow before bathing young   children.
  • Always supervise children under 6 in the bathtub.
  • Keep all bathroom electrical appliances away from water sources (bathtubs, sinks).
  • Put toilet lid locks on all toilets if you have a child under 3 years old.
  • Look for hard sharp edges on furniture and install foam padding where children can   bang their heads in a fall.
  • Install safety gates on top and bottom of stairs.
  • Keep all alcohol in a cabinet that is locked at all times.

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