Room-by-Room Safety Tips

Kitchen

• Put latches on any accessible drawers that contain matches or sharp or pointy utensils such as knives.
• Keep small appliances far back on the counter, and make sure the cords aren't dangling over the edge.
• Put forks and knives in the dishwasher with the handles up and points down.
• Keep appliances unplugged when they're not in use.
• Place chairs and step stools away from counters and the stove, so your child can't climb up and then take a tumble.
• Make sure your child's high chair is sturdy and has a seat belt with a crotch strap.
• Use knob covers or stove shields to keep little hands from accidentally turning on the oven.
• Use the stove's back burners instead of the front whenever possible, and make sure to turn all pot handles inward.
• Remove any refrigerator magnets that are small enough to fit in a child's mouth and cause choking.
• Avoid using tablecloths, since young children will typically tug on them and can pull hot food down on themselves.