Childproofing
Hosehold injuries is one of the most common reasons children under three go to the emergency room.
Most common accidents of a child involve:
-Water: bathroom, kitchen, or swim pool -Heat or Flames: kitchen, grill, fireplaces -Toxic Substances: under sink cabinets, medicine cabinets -Falling: stairs, slippery floors, furniture -Electricity: outlets, cords, appliances It is important to childproof your house and to keep an eye on your child to prevent accidents invovling the things listed above. |
If accidents do happen, it is important to:
1.Know CPR 2.Keep numbers handy -Poison control(1-800-222-1222) -Doctor's Office -Neighbors/Friends -Parent's Numbers for a babysitter 3.Make a first aid kit 4.Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors |
Check out this childproofing checklist to make sure your house is safe for your baby:
http://www.babycenter.com/0_childproofing-checklist-before-your-baby-crawls_9446.bc
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