Make sure to keep your Hanukkah menorah on a high surface, and not too close to the edge of a table. Never leave a child alone in a room with lit candles.
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Frying latkes on the stove? Turn pan handles in, and don’t let your toddler get too close — hot oil can spatter. Don’t leave dreidles where children under age three can find them and choke on them. And make sure that any “gelt” you offer is safe for your children to eat. Encourage your toddler not to put pencils or crayons in his mouth when coloring or drawing. To teach kids how to wash their hands more thoroughly, encourage them to count to 10 once they have 2 squirts of liquid soap on their hands. During times of change and stress children need extra attention, love and security. When picking a costume choose fabric that is flame resistant. You can even buy pajamas that have a Halloween theme. From families.com. Make sure your little goblin is visible after dark. Fix reflective striping to costume, or carry a flashlight or illuminated light stick. When you are cooking, turn pot handles to the inside so that baby can’t accidentally grab handle & pour hot contents on himself. Infant-toddler car seats are used for toddlers, 12-24 months old and up to 40 lbs. Did you know 98% of car seats are installed incorrectly? Make sure closets can be opened from the inside, so that your toddler doesn’t get locked in. From: ParentingToddlers.com Do not consider young children to be drown proof because they have had swimming lessons. Children must be watched closely while swimming. From: ParentingToddlers.com Start applying sunscreen BEFORE you even leave the house. This is extremely important as toddler skin is very sensitive and burns easily. Taking the time to apply sunscreen beforehand ensures that you can get their whole body covered and not miss any spots. Diaper padding only goes so far. Those hard shopping cart seats can be irritating to some toddlers. Consider making or buying a shopping cart cover to keep your toddler comfortable while shopping. This will have the added benefit of preventing your toddler from being exposed to the myriad of germs that can be found on the shopping cart. At the beach, if your child is using inflatables, make sure they are being supervised. The inflatable should also be secured to the shoreline, ideally held by an adult. Remember, an inflatable can be easily blown away from the shore even with a slight breeze. A little fluoride is a good thing for your child’s teeth, but swallowing too much of it over time can lead to a condition called fluorosis that can cause white spots to show up on his adult teeth. From: BabyCenter.com Gliders with fabric skirts avoid the problem of tiny fingers being pinched under rocking chairs or in the glider spring mechanism.From: Wisconsin Child Care Improvement Project Never leave your toddler in the bathtub alone, even for a short time. Toddlers can drown in as little as two inches of water. From: ParentingToddlers.com Make a point to only buy non-toxic materials. Although your toddler may be at the point where they won’t eat those crayons or drink the paint, it is inevitable that it will get on their hands and end up in their mouths. From: suite101.com. |
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Never carry hot liquids or food near your baby or while holding him.