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For Baby's Sake
Safeguarding Your Home Room to Room
By Lisa A. Goldstein
Expert tip: Always supervise children when they are around water (tub, basin, toilet) and/or electricity. "Accidents can happen anytime, and parents should practice reach supervision or be within arm's reach of a child," says Stockton.
Living-room
- Cut off or tie up dangling cords on drapes and blinds.
- Mark sliding doors and other expanses of glass with colorful stickers.
- Secure area and throw rugs with rubber backing or double-sided tape.
- Keep stairways and hallways uncluttered and well lit.
- Install safety gates at all open stairways.
- Install guards around space heaters, fireplaces, radiators, hot pipes and wood-burning stoves.
- Cushion the sharp edges of furniture with corner guards or other material.
- Install window locks so windows can be opened for air but not far enough for the child to climb out.
- Don't depend on screens to prevent falls. Window guards are good for prevention.
- Avoid putting furniture that a child could climb on near windows.
- Secure furniture that can topple (bookcases, chests-of-drawers, etc.) to the walls.
- Keep televisions on low, stable cabinets that are pushed back as far as possible.
- Cover unused electric outlets with tape or safety covers.
- Keep purses, handbags, briefcases, etc., including those of visitors, out of children's reach.
- Keep all poisonous plants out of children's reach.
Expert tip: Plan and practice an emergency escape route with a meeting location. "Following this tip is so important in ensuring your family is prepared for disasters big or small, natural or man-made," says Stockton.
Bedroom
- Beware of old cribs and bunk beds. Baby furniture built even a decade ago might not meet some of today's safety standards, says the National Safe Kids Campaign. Sharp edges, corner post protrusions and dangerously spaced slats can be deadly.
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