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. 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