Your Child's Bedroom Istherea satety bet onthe changing table to preven tls? 1 Isthe baby powcr out of baby’ reach during eaper changing? Inhaled powder can injuea babys lungs. Use cornstarch rater than taloum powder GAre changing supplies within your reach when baby is being changed? Gees lave a child unatended ona changing able, even fr a moment C Istherea carpet ora nonstd ug beneath the crib and changing table? © Axe rapery and blind cords out af the babys reach ro the crib and ‘hanging able? They can strangle children i they are et cose. Have bumper pads, toys pillows, and sued animals been removed ta the crit bythe ime the toby can pul up to stand? I age enough, these Items canbe used 35 a step fr cimbing out B Have al crib gyms, hanging toys, and decorations been removed trom the crib ty the time your baby can gel up on his hands and knees? Children can get angled in them and become strangled CMake sure tte en nas no elevated corer posts or decorative cutouts in theend panes. Loose cating can become snagged on hese and strangle yourbaby © Does the matress in he crib snugly without any gaps, so your eld cannot sipin between the cach andthe rit side?” G Tre slots on eer shouldbe no more than 2% inches apa. Widely spaced slots can bap an infants head. © Areal screws, bolts. and hardware, including matress supports, i place ‘opreven the cob trom colapsing? D Make sure there are no plastic bags o oer plastic materia in or round the rb tat might cause suocation, 5 Check the crib for smal pats and pieces that your child could choke on CMake sure the nighttight's not rear or touching capes ora bedspread whee it coud start te. Buy ony “coo nightlight that dono at hot Isthete a smoke detector ino rear your chiles bestoom? CMake sure that window guards are securely in pace to preventa child rom ating out the window. Neve pace a crib playpen, o otter childrens furniture reer a window, © Avethere plug protectors in he unused electrical cutlets? These keep children tom ticking thei Fingers or other objects ino the hoes. Make sue toy box does nt havea heavy, hinged id that can rap your chil (is safer with no ial.) G Tokeep ine ai most, use a coo! mist huriaiier (ota vaporizer to avoid burs. Cian it requeny and empty it when notin use lo avoid bactera and mod rom growing inthe stil water To reduce the risk of SIOS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), put your baby to lep on er back a cb wit a frm, fat matress and no sof bedding underneath he. Home Safety Checklist Use this checklist to help ensure that your home is safer for your child. A“full-house survey” {s recommended at least every 6 months. Every home is diferent, and no checklist is complete and appropriate for every child and every household Your Bedroom Do not keep a firearm anywhere in the house. you must. ock adie bul spate, “oteon © Check tat ero psipon 98 tes ebe ponas sitsones aes yang ches O Hyour chit has acess o your becroom, make sur rapery or bing ord ae well out of reach. Chien can get tangled in em and besore strangled GBstherea working smoke detector in the hallway ouside ofthe bedroom? The Bathroom ‘© Is here a nonskid bath maton the loro preven fas? B Isterea nonskid ator a-slip strips in the bath to prevent als? G Arete etectrical outs protected wih Ground Fault Circuit neruples {to decrease the risk oeectica injury? © Are medications and cosmetics stored ina locked cabe! well out of your child’ reach? © reat dears, curing irons, and oer electrical appliances unplugged and sored well out ofeach? They can cause burns o eleticainjunes ‘Ne there cild-esstant saey latches on all cabinets cotning poten- aly hammfu substances (cosmetics, medications, mouthwash, cleaning supplies)? Gi Ae there child-esistan caps on all medications, and are a madications slored in heir original containess? 1D Isthe emperature of your hot water heater 120°F of lower to prevent stalding? (5 Do you need adoorknab cover to prevent your child om going ino he bathroom when you are no there? Teach adults and olde hice to put the toilet eat cover down an to close the bathroom door when done— {to prevent crowning, Remember, supervision o young children i essen in he bathroom, especially when they are inthe Lo—to prevent downing, a The Kitchen, G Make sure tat vitamins or ater medications are kept ot of your childs ‘each. Use cild-esistan caps. G Keep sharp knives or other sharp utensis well ou othe childs reach (using satety lathes or high cabine’s) Gi See at chairs and slep stools are away trom counters and he sive, where child could cmb up and gel hu. ‘Use he back burners and make sure pot hanes on he stove are pining Inward 80 you child cannot reach up and grab them. Lt Make sure automate dishwasher detergent and oter taxi cleaning supplies ar stored in ei eigral containers, oto child reach. in ‘cabinets with child safety aches111 Keep the toaster out ot your cla each to preven! burs a electical injuries. (G Keep etectrea appliances unplugged tom the wall when natin use, and use plug protectors for wal ules (1 Ave appliance cords tucked aay so tal they canat be pulled on? (Co Make sue at your cil’ high char is sturdy and has a seatbelt with, ‘aciich strap, 3 Isthere a working fre extinguisher inte kilchen? Do al adults and oles children know haw to se if? The Family Room Are exiges and comers ol tables padtied to prevent injuries? Are houseplants out of your childs each? Certain houseplants may be poisonous. O Netelevisions and other heawy items (such as lags) sacureso that they canna ip over? (D Aethere any unnecessary o frayed extension cords? Cards should run ‘hind tnt and nat hang down for chilaren to pul on hem. CC Istherea tare arounc he feplace or other heat source? B Are the cons rom drapes or binds kept oto! your child each o prevent sranguiation? Ne plug protectors in unused eecical outels? Gi Ae mates and lighters out ofeach? Miscellaneous Items (2 Ae stairs carpeted and protected wth non-accordion gates? Ge the rooms in your house ee fam smal pats, plastic bags, sma toys. and tlloans ta! could posea choking hazard? © Doyou havea plan ofescape rom your home inthe event of ire? Have you reviewed and practiced the plan wih you amily? Does te coor te basement havea setting lckta prevent your dhl kom ling one stairs? 1 ont place your ei in ata water with wheels. They are very angers, especialy near sta CG Ave dangerous produ sored out ofeach (in cabinets wih sale latches rocks orn high shes) and inte rg coaies in the ily ‘oom, basemen, rd g27ape? tyour cites playpen, does itv sma-esh sices (es than ‘inch mes) or hosey Spaced vertical sas ess tan 2% inches)? ete nuters of te Pison Contot Cente and your pediatrician fnsted anal phones? 5 Do your children know how to call 911 inan emergency? Ga Inspeet your childs toys for sharp ot detachable pars. Repair or row any broken toys American Academy of Pediatrics ‘The Playground Ae the swing seats made a someting so not wood ot metal” se sutace under piyground equipment eneig absorbent, suchas ‘be, sand, sawdust (12 ches deep, wood chips. or bark Ist wel aitaned? 1 Is your home playground equioment put ogee correctly and does it siton aleve sutace, anchored mt the ground? © Do you check playground equipment fr hot metal suas suc as hose om sides, which can cause bus? Does your Se ace away ram he sun? Dell screws and bots on you playground equipment capped? Do you check for oose nus and bots periodically? Be sue tere are no pojetng tts, als, oink Do youwatch your chileren when ey are using playground equipment — toprevent shoving, pushing, o ign? Neve let a child pay 0 playground equipment wi dangling dravstings on ajaceto shir. ‘The Pool (Never leave your child alone in or naa the pool ven fora moment, © Do you have a 4-oot lence around al sides of he poo! at eannat be cmbed by chien and that separates the pool rom the house? 1 Do fence gates sall-clse and slate, with aches higher than your chil’ reach? Does your poo! cover completely cover be pool so that your child cannot stip under? Do you kep rescue equipment (such asa shepherds hook rile preserve) and telepoe bythe poo!? Does eveyone who walches your child around a poo! know basic saving techniques and CPR? Goes your chit know the rules of water and diving safety? ‘The Yard D Doyou use a power mower wih conto! that stops the mowe ithe handles et go? Ga Never let a chit younger han 12 yeas of age maw the iawn. Make sue your older chia wear sturdy shoes (not sandals or sneakers) wile mow- ing the awn and thal objec such as sicnes and toys are picked up from the awn belo it is mowed. Do not alow young chien in the yar while you are mowing Teach your cil to never pick an eat anything tram a plant G Besure you know whats growing in your yard soil your child acide lay ingests a plant you can give the proper information to your teal Poison Contol Center ‘he information cortaied in this uteatin shoud wate ued asa ute oe ‘medal ar and apie of your pecan. Thee may be variations in eaten! that your padatian may ecommanc based on nal les ad cura" Siapna e pc oge nna SCC Hem etm cents coppers heme sonn es