Bathroom In the bathroom children can… Drown in the toilet or tub Bump into the hardware Be electrocuted by hair blowers, etc. Be poisoned by medicine or cleaning products
Kitchen In the kitchen, children can: Cut themselves with broken glass or sharp utensils Pinch their fingers in large appliances Be poisoned by cleaning supplies Be burned by hot beverages or appliances
Living Room, Bedrooms In these rooms, children can: Have unstable furniture fall on them Be cut by furniture with sharp edges Be strangled by mini blind cords Can suffocate from a curtain
Other Dangers Lead paint Sliding glass doors Electrical outlets Fireplaces Stairs Windows Floor lamps
Other Dangers Area rugs Waste baskets Beverages Tools/Firearms Insects/Pets Houseplants Small Toys
Childproofing Is Essential
Never Refer to Medicine As Candy
Do Not Give Children Medicine in a Juice Glass or Baby Bottles
Do Not Take Medicine, Even Vitamins in Front of Children
Carry A Limited Amount of Medicine in a Purse or Pocket
Place All Medicine Out-Of-Sight In Childproof Containers