| Put plastic guards on all furniture with sharp corners. |
| Keep mini-blind cords tied-up well above the reach of children. |
| Insert outlet protectors on all electrical wall outlets. |
| Put safety latches on all cabinet drawers and doors. |
| Get poison symbol stickers from your local Poison Control Center and affix to all cleaners, chemicals that are stored in cabinets or on shelves. Teach children what these symbols mean. |
| Carpet stairs to prevent slips and falls and install gates at the top of stairs for younger children. |
| Keep appliances such as microwaves and toaster ovens out of reach of children. |
| When cooking, turn pot and skillet handles away from the front of the stove and teach children that the stove is off-limits |
| Install anti-scald devices, which regulate temperature, on all faucets. |
| Maintain a working smoke detector at all times. If your home has more than one floor, install one on each. |
| Install non-locking doorknobs on doors to closets and basements or attics to prevent a child from accidentally locking himself in. |
| Use night-lights or touch lights in all hallways and near stairs to avoid trips and falls in darkness. |
| Before allowing children to play with new toys, check for loose parts that may be swallowed. |
| Lock away all medications, even aspirin, mouthwash and vitamins. Also put cosmetics and colognes out of reach since some may be toxic. |
| Keep plastic of all kinds, including dry cleaner bags and grocery bags out of reach. These are suffocation hazards. |
| Store lighters, matches and any other flammable liquids away from children. Be firm about children not playing with such objects. |
| Practice the same safety measures in the garage as in the home. Store dangerous liquids, car care items, etc. carefully and out of reach. |
| Keep sewing equipment such as needles, thimbles, buttons, scissors and pins away from children. Let the child know that these objects are not toys. |
| Eliminate poisonous houseplants, such as philodendrons, from the home. Small children may chew on leave, or try to eat these plants. |
| Do not put heavy objects where they might fall over on a child. If possible, bolt these items to walls or put on lower shelves. |
| Know what your children are doing. Unsupervised children frequently get into dangerous situations out of curiosity or boredom. Check on your child frequently if not in the same room. |