Child Safety Part IV – Prevent Drowning Another dangerous place for your baby is a bathtub. One inch of water is enough to drown a baby. Therefore, you should keep watch of all water sources (bathtub, sink, toilets, etc.). You can buy locks for the toilet lid. You should check your drains regularly and use…
Child Safety (Part III) – Fire and Burn Dangers Something you should take precaution of within your household is hot places, such as the stove. Installing smoke alarms is a good defense for your child. Make sure no outlets are congested and follow all safety guidelines in reference to outlets. You should create barriers around…
Child Safety (Part II) -Dangerous Falls Babies tend to fall and any fall taken by a baby is very dangerous. It has been recorded that about eight children die every year from falling out of windows and 3,000 are injured. There are window guards that you may purchase to ensure your child’s safety. Screens will not…
General Household Dangers Think about your baby crawling across the floor. Anything your child can reach can be a potential threat. Keep cords and plastic out of the floor and out of reach. Cords could strangle your child. It is important to keep window blind cords out of reach completely. Sharp corners and steps are…
