Childproofing is always high on a new parent's list of priorities, but an area of the house that many may overlook was recently brought into the spotlight after the death of Mike Tyson's daughter, Exodus. The 4-year-old was strangled by a cord that connected to the family's treadmill. Authorities believe the child was playing on the machine.

More than 25,000 children suffer injuries due to fitness equipment each year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The ever-popular treadmill tops the list, along with stationary bikes and stair-climbers – and most injuries involve the power cord.

The Tyson accident should "serve as a reminder that no matter how much parents try to protect their children, accidents aren't 100 percent preventable," says Dr. Lara Zibners, a physician in New York and London who holds board certifications in both pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine, as well as the author of If Your Kid Eats This Book, Everything Will Still Be Okay (Wellness Central, 2009). "Childproofing only deters children from getting into trouble; it's not a guarantee."

It's not a guarantee, but combined with adult supervision, childproofing is a good place to start.

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