Young children are by nature very curious and if not properly protected from harm in the home, can end up being seriously injured. Taking a few precautions in the home is one way to protect small children from getting seriously hurt.<\/p>\n
These are a few tips on ways to make your home safe:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Install latches on cabinets and draws.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Keep all cleaning products on shelves that are out of reach of small children<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Keep medications in childproof containers.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Post the Poison Center Hotline number next to your phone (1-800-222-1222).<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Cover unused electrical outlets with safety caps.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Put safety gates at the bottom and top of staircases.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Do not use looped cords on window blinds.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Prevent furniture from tipping over by securing it to a wall.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Do not leave children unattended in a bath.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Keep your doctor\u2019s phone number handy.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Put door knob covers on rooms that children shouldn\u2019t have access to.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on every floor of the home.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Do not place furniture that a child can climb on in front of a window.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Use window gates on every window.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Place corner and edge bumpers on furniture.<\/p>\n
Childproofing a home isn\u2019t only for babies. Unintentional home injuries are one of the leading causes of death in children under 14 years of age.<\/p>\n
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