Store remotes where prying fingers can’t get to batteries – which might seem like enticing objects for your child to put in his mouth. source

dialing 9-1-1

As soon as child is old enough to know her own name & address, teach him or her to dial 9-1-1 to call for help in case of an emergency source

fire safety

Two-thirds of home fires that kill children under 5 occur in homes without a working fire alarm source

electrical safety

Proper grounding, electrical safety devices and avoiding hazardous situations can help prevent electrical shock in children source

Germs

Wash tots hands frequently, they put hands into their mouths often & this is the chief way of transmitting colds and viruses. source

Car seats until 2

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping children rear-facing car seat until age 2 source

Lock up your stuff

Toddlers can be hard to manage indoors. Save headache of saying ‘no’ all the time & lock up (or put out of reach) valuables source

Crossing the street

Set a good example when crossing the road by choosing a safe place and talking to your child about what you’re doing. source

Outlet covers

Outlet plug covers are a must. Outlets – and the things that plug into them – seem to be fascinating for children. source

Burn guard

Little fingers want to touch everything take extra precautions to keep free of burns. Turn pot/pan handles inward on the stove. source

Poison Control

Keep the number for poison control 1(800) 222-1222 on or near your phone. source

Drowning danger

Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury related death among one to four year olds. source

Back yard safety

Backyard swing sets and play areas are wonderful, but make sure they are safe by having a soft surface underneath source

Bathroom safety

Avoid expensive plumber calls, keep the toilet lid down and locked when not in use. source

Poisons

Place safety latches on all doors and cabinets, especially where cleaning products and medicines are located Source

Bump hazards

Use baby furniture set with rounded corners. Else, cover sharp corners with home made or store bought corner guards Source

Phone number tip

Don’t wait until your child enters school to begin teaching a primary phone number. The earlier, the better Source

Easy escape

If you have a dog flap, make sure it’s locked when your toddler is around. Otherwise it may offer an easy escape route Source

Choosing balloons

Latex balloons are extremely dangerous for toddlers, even with adult supervision. Instead, choose Mylar (silvery) balloons. more info

Keeping chemicals away from kids

Pesticides, herbicides, lawn and garden supplies, automobile lubricants, furniture polish and insecticide sprays should be kept in the garage or storage shed. All such materials should be kept on shelves that are out of the reaches of small children.

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