Latex balloons are extremely dangerous for toddlers, even with adult supervision. Instead, choose Mylar (silvery) balloons. more info
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Latex balloons are extremely dangerous for toddlers, even with adult supervision. Instead, choose Mylar (silvery) balloons. more info 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. Remove all small magnets from the refrigerator; small items can easily be lodged in a toddler’s throat more info Remind your toddler that if he can’t see you, you can’t see him & so he must be able to see you at all times on the playground more info Invite other moms to the park. There is safety in numbers. Predators don’t want playgrounds where there are a lot of eyes. more info Children drown without making a sound. They sink silently waiting for help. They should always be supervised in water. Young children, under 6 mos. don’t have strength to turn and raise heads when lying down. Put them on a firm mattress Remember that your toddler can have a reaction to a food even if she’s eaten it before without any problem. So if your child inherited the tendency to be allergic to eggs, she might not have a reaction the first few times she eats them — but eventually she’ll show symptoms. From: babycenter.com Never run fans on the floor with an infant or toddler around, their fingers are small and can enter the grill area of the fan. Teach your children some unbreakable rules including never to run into the street, never wander off alone, and to cross only at traffic lights. From: ParentingToddlers.com Remove all toys from the pool after use so children aren’t tempted to reach for them. From: ParentingToddlers.com Young children should always be supervised when eating. The choking hazard list is based on the texture of the food, NOT the size of the food. Avoid these foods until they are at least 4 years of age: hot dogs, nuts and seeds, chunks of cheese or meat, whole grapes, hard gooey or sticky candy, popcorn, chunks of peanut butter, raw vegetables, raisins and chewing gum. |
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