![]() Remember, prevention is the best safeguard. Avoid games with marbles or small balls or beads, or any small part smaller than one and three-quarter inches, which are common choking hazards.Lock away batteries, especially button batteries, which can lead to serious injury or death if placed in the nose/ears or ingested.Use toilet locks, as even one inch of water can pose a drowning risk.Apply door pinch guards to all doors to prevent finger crush injuries.You may also want to lower the temperature of your water heater. Cover radiators and heating vents to prevent burn injuries.Also, be careful when eating hot food (like soup) around your baby as accidental spills can cause serious burns. Be sure to also turn pot handles backward when in use and use rear burners. Check for chipping paint, especially in older homes, which can be a lead poisoning risk.Lock away any guns separately from ammunition, or better yet, remove any guns/firearms from the house.Windows shouldn’t open more than four inches. Use window guards and/or move furniture away from windows (which could provide climbing access to toddlers).Some plants (which thankfully do not taste good) may be extremely poisonous if ingested in larger quantities. Don’t forget to keep dangerous items bleach and laundry pods (which may look like candy) out of reach as well! Use safety latches on lower cabinets and doors.Secure heavy furniture like bookshelves and dressers to the walls.Use baby gates on the top and bottom of stairs.Cover your fireplace with an appropriate safety gate to prevent flame injuries.Use protective padding on corners of coffee tables or any furniture with sharp edges.Secure TVs, bookshelves and furniture, which are significant topple risks.Keep all cords out of reach, including electrical cords (which can cause oral electrical burns if baby chews on the wire) as well as cords for blinds (which can be a strangling risk). ![]()
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