10 Surprising Safety Hazards

You'll be shocked at what's really dangerous for children in your home. Don't skip our checklist of 10 safety hazards that could be deadly.

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Dishwashers

The Danger: Dishwashers give children easy access to sharp knives and forks. Detergent can irritate your child's skin and eyes and can burn the lining of her mouth and esophagus if swallowed. "It's extremely corrosive and dangerous," warns Parents advisor Ari Brown, MD, author of Baby 411: Clear Answers & Smart Advice for Your Baby's First Year.

Safe Strategy: Point knives, forks, and other sharp items downward in the utensil basket. Don't fill the dispenser with detergent until you're ready to run the load, and wipe out any that's left over after each cycle. Always replace the cap on the bottle tightly, and store it in a locked cabinet. Keep the dishwasher closed and latched when it's not in use.

kellyyearout says:

You know "anonymous" the boy was right next to his mother. There is only so much you can do to prot......

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kellyyearout wrote:

You know "anonymous" the boy was right next to his mother. There is only so much you can do to protect your babies, and at some point you have to give the rest up to God. People like you should really rethink judging other parents without knowledge of the situation. Sounds like to me that Mom WAS watching her son if he was right next to her. Kids are currious and fast little suckers. Julie Ketchum you keep doing the best you can and God will take care of everything else. God Bless!

11/20/2009 05:32:00 PM Report Abuse

julieketchum wrote:

My son was next to me as I was filling the dishwasher and he fell on top of it. He got cuts a quarter of an inch from his eyes. He was very lucky that the prongs from the dishwasher didn't pierce his eyes. I never thought that the dishwasher was such a hazard.

11/7/2009 05:55:34 AM Report Abuse

anonymous wrote:

i think kids should be whch more at home

10/14/2009 09:17:14 PM Report Abuse