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Most
childhood injuries can be prevented by watching our children
carefully and childproofing our home. This way, our children
can be safe while they explore their surroundings.
To find the dangers in your home, look at every room from
the point of view of your child. Get down on your hands
and knees and check for dangerous situations and objects.
Remember, your baby learns by exploring—anything
she finds may go in her mouth.
Make sure that relatives, babysitters and others who care
for your baby also follow these safety tips. |
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Safety
in Your Neighborhood
• Don’t let small children play outside
alone or in an unfenced yard.
• Make sure you know where your children are
at all times.
• Know their friends and the places and homes
they visit.
• Don’t put your child’s name
on the outside of her clothes or backpack.
• Teach your child her full name, address
and phone number in case she gets lost.
• Tell your children to say no if someone
tries to touch them or treats them in a way that
scares or upsets them. Tell them to get away quickly
and tell you or another trusted adult.
• As your child grows, have her practice using
pay telephones and going to the restroom with a
friend.
• For more tips, call National Center for
Missing & Exploited Children or visit www.missingkids.com. |
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Leave Small Children Alone in the Bathroom
• Keep the door locked with a childproof latch.
• Keep medicines, scissors, razors, cosmetics
and toiletries in cabinets with safety latches. Keep
medicines in their childproof containers.
• To prevent burns, set the water heater at 120º
F and test the water with the inside of your wrist or
a thermometer.
• Use slip-proof mats inside and outside of the
tub.
• Always drain the tub and keep the toilet lid
closed. A child can drown in a few inches of water.
• Unplug appliances and keep them out of reach
so your child can’t pull them into the water. |
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