Roll your mouse over the black icons to read tips on how to childproof these specific areas of your home.
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Shampoo, toothpaste, and
mouthwash can be toxic if
swallowed. Don't leave them
on the edges of sinks or tubs.
Set your hot water heater
at 120 degrees. Hotter water
can scald.
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Replace doorstops that have
little white tips; they can be pried
off and become choking hazards.
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Babies are drawn to electrical outlets by the three black holes, but plug-in covers can be
a choking hazard. Choose screw-on protectors that slide, not swivel, to allow access.
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Keep cribs away from windows. Use
screw-in window guards if they open.
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Window cords are a
strangling hazard. Cut
loops, secure danglers,
or order a free kit from
windowcoverings.org.
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Put gates both at the top and bottom
of staircases. At the top, use hardware-mounted
gates that don't swing out or
have footholds for climbing. If balusters
are more than 5 inches apart, install
bannister covers that offer no footholds,
and check them periodically for tautness.
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Separate the
highchair and the
microwave, which
can leak radiation.
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You can't overdo cabinet and
drawer latches in the kitchen,
office, or bathroom. Choose
spring-loaded catches made
of nylon, not plastic.
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Pet food and kitty
litter are choking
hazards. Keep them
in a room whose
entrance is gated.
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