You now have a mobile infant moving freely around your home. Safety is an
important issue.
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Avoid infant
walkers with wheels!!!!!!!
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Be certain electric cords are out of reach and all unused outlets covered.
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All plants should be eliminated or kept out of your baby's reach
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All stairways need to be protected by locked gates or doors
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Be certain to strap your baby in the high chair and avoid placing the baby
on an elevated surface, even when in a baby transport seat
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Cook on the back burners.
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Be especially watchful when the oven is on.
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Never let a cord from an electrical frying pan, grill or other cooking
appliance dangle into the baby's reach. Exercise the same care with curling
iron cords.
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Remember to use a
car seat at all times until 20 lbs and 1 year. The car
seat should be facing rearwards and should always be in the back seat. Make sure that the car seat is always secured properly.
Free car seat check: 687-3366.
- Lower the crib mattress
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Empty buckets or small pools immediately after use
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Ensure that swimming pools have a four-sided fence with a self-closing,
self-latching gate
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Do not leave heavy objects or containers of hot liquids on tables with
tablecloths that the baby may pull down
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Never store poisonous substances in empty jars or soda bottles or anything
else resembling a safe household product
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Keep pet food and dishes out of reach
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Poison Control Center can be
reached at 1-800-222-1222