With all the child safety gadgets and items that can be
purchased, many parents think they have taken every precaution
to ensure their children's safety. Expectant parents place
outlet covers over electrical outlets, place safety gates at
stairways, and install locks on cupboards. Some even purchase
locks for the refrigerator and toilets. These products are
great and certainly serve a purpose, but they are not enough to
ensure that your child is completely safe inside your home.

When you install safety devices, make certain that your child
cannot see you. Kids learn quickly and could possibly learn to
open cupboards and remove outlet covers just as quickly as you
install them.

Adult items such as toiletries, perfume or cologne, alcoholic
beverages, and many other products can be harmful to children
and should be placed well out of your child's reach at all
times. Keep the numbers of poison control centers, doctors, and
hospitals close at hand so that if your child accidentally comes
in contact with dangerous items, you can call for help
immediately.

Bathrooms are a dangerous place for small children. Water
standing in bathtubs and toilets can seem like great places to
float a toy boat. If your children can drop objects into the
water, they will try and get them out. Drownings have occurred
due to a child reaching into a toilet to retrieve a toy and
falling in head first, unable to get out.

TV stands, dressers, and shelves can also be quite dangerous
for children. Climbing on shelves and dressers can cause these
items to fall and trap or crush the child underneath. Secure
these items to the wall or remove them completely if there are
any doubts as to whether or not they could possibly tip over.

Family pets are another concern. Even the most well-mannered,
child-loving pet can become irritated by a small child and bite
or attack. Never leave your children alone with pets. Small
children often will not recognize the signs of anger that a pet
will display before biting and your pet will only take so much
'attention' before it will growl or bite.

Playing outside can be dangerous if the children are
unsupervised. Fertilizer granules left in the grass, insects,
and sharp objects can cause serious injury or illness. No
matter how many safety precautions you have taken in your yard,
never let your children play alone while outdoors.

The best way to keep your children safe is to always supervise
them, whether they are in the home or outside. Accidents that
happen in seconds can affect your life forever.

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