Avoid having balloons at parties for kids under 3, because balloons can be a choking hazard.
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Avoid having balloons at parties for kids under 3, because balloons can be a choking hazard. According to the Home Safety Council, falls are the leading cause of nonfatal home injuries among children under age 15. Toddlers are extremely able to manipulate things around the home like electrical sockets and appliances. Since they mimic our behavior, they will no doubt try to stick things in every hole they can find. Start by covering electrical outlets and vents throughout the house and make sure that no appliances are left plugged in. When walking, talk to your child about street safety. Show him/her how to stop at the edge of the street and look for cars. Having a clean and child proofed home is important, especially when hosting a first ever play date. For first play dates, parents often want to attend or at least view your home. When going out trick-or-treating, fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you. Children can choke on small things. If something is small enough to fit in a toilet paper tube, it is not safe for little children. Know to call 1-800-222-1222 if someone takes poison. This number will connect you to emergency help in your area. Keep the number by every phone. As tots start to crawl & walk it also can put them in danger. Look at each room from their eye level to find dangers. Keeping toddlers safe in the car means always placing them in a properly installed child car seat. Use a five-point harness as long as possible. When safety proofing your house for toddlers, use a screw-mounted gate at the top and the bottom of a stairway. Never use pressure gates at the top of the stairs. Keep your wobbly walking tot from stairways by installing sturdy safety gates at the top of the stairs and at the bottom. Toddlers are extremely able to manipulate things around the home like electrical sockets and appliances. Cover electrical outlets and vents throughout the house. Be prepared for any emergency and keep a winter safety kit in the trunk of your car including jumper cables, ice scraper, snacks and diapers. Anything small enough to fit in your toddler’s tiny hand going into his mouth. That is the way you need to look at surroundings when toddler proofing. As the weather turns cold, we tend to seal our homes up tightly and turn heating sources up. Both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be placed outside of the bedrooms and on each floor. Children aren’t as efficient at regulating their body temperature as adults. Protect your toddler from the effects of the winter weather dress your child in layers. Resolve that some decorations may have to wait until next year. Depending on your child’s age you may have to keep your favorite decorations boxed this year. Decorate your Christmas tree appropriately for your child’s age. Put glass bulbs, lights, tinsel and ornaments that are delicate or have removable parts out of reach. Childhood poisonings are a frequent source of illness and death during the toddler years. Keep all medications in a locked cabinet. |
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