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In this
article we're going to cover one of the most important
safety topics for a family with a young child. Baby proofing
your home.
As little as they may be,
small children can get into a lot of trouble quickly. In
order to best assure that your home is a safe environment
for your child the following safety precautions are strongly
recommended, as children are naturally curious and will find
their way into anything and everything |
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Another
serious problem for children is matches. First thing that
needs to be done is to teach your child that matches are not
toys and never strike matches in front of your child. This
will only make the child want to do the same. Also make sure
you keep matches either in a cabinet or drawer that is out
of the child's reach or if not, one that can be locked.
Children
are very susceptible to burns so make sure you do the
following to prevent your child from burning himself. If
possible, install a mixer faucet on your sink. This will
help prevent your child from getting burned from scalding
water. Also, do not smoke or drink hot beverages while
holding your child. There is always the possibility that
you'll slip and the hot liquid or cigarette could land on
the child causing serious burns. Remember that heaters,
radiators and stoves are not always hot and that your child
could touch one of these items once and not get hurt and the
next time received a terrible burn. Therefore, never leave
your child unattended around these areas. Finally, keep
electrical cords and wires out of your child's way so they
can't pull, chew or trip on them.
Another problem with small children is the danger of
drowning. Never leave a child alone in the bathtub. One slip
and the child can easily go under. If you have to leave the
bathroom for a phone call or to answer the door, wrap the
child in a towel and take the child with you. If you have an
outdoor pool make sure there is a fence around it so that
the child can't fall into it. Every member of the family
should receive training in CPR should an accident occur,
also, if you take your child into a pool, never leave the
child unsupervised. Don't rely on inflation devices to
protect your child. These are not 100%. Keep an eye on your
child at all times.
There
are of course other things that can be done to insure your
child's safety but these are some of the basic and most
important things.
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