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Top Tips for Keeping Toddlers Safe http://childcare.about.com/od/childsafe2/tp/toddlersafety.htm[24/01/2014 08:17:02] Child Care Parenting Search Child Care The Options Issues & Concerns For Providers Share By Robin McClure Top 10 Tips for Keeping Toddlers Safe and Sound Toddlers know no bounds, and so it's no surprise that childhood injuries peak typically around 15 to 18 months of age. Toddlers are curious, natural thrill-seekers, and are typically fearless. Parents, child care providers, and any caregivers of this aged youngster know that there's no rest when it comes to supervising a toddler, as life is one big adventure. But, here are some tactics to keep that beloved and active youngster out of harm's way in the home and on the go. 1. Kid Safety in the Kitchen Toddlers gravitate to the kitchen; after all, that's where families spend much of their time. Cook on the back burners and turn pot handles away so they aren't in reach. Drink hot beverages out of spill-proof and unbreakable travel mugs to avoid burns. Never leave dangling cords; unplug items when not in use and store, and those that are used, keep cords wraped tightly with a twist tie. Store cleaning fluids in locked cabinet out of sight and temptation. Don't allow access into pantry. 2. Kid Safety in the Bathroom For safety and to avoid expensive plumber calls, keep the toilet lid down and locked when not in use. It's a good idea to limit access to the bathroom with a safety gate or lock, if practical. There is too much temptation. Never leave medications around; keep locked and out of reach. Also keep items like mouthwash, toothpaste and other kid hazard items away. Plungers can make a fun (if not disgusting) play toy to a toddler; don't leave one by the toilet. Always drain the bathtub. 3. Kid Safety in the Family Room With kids, when is there ever not things on the floor? Be on constant guard for small toys and objects that can be choking hazards, batteries, coins, marbles, and pieces of toys from older siblings (wheels, doll shoes, etc.) Keep elecrical cords out of reach and use outlet covers. Child- proof window treatment cords. Secure televisions and other electronic equipment to avoid any potential for tipping over on a child. Use safety gates on stairs. Remove temptations from tabletops. 4. Kid Safety in the Bedroom Lamps, flowing curtains or drapes, area rugs, and even candles are items that add to the ambiance of a master bedroom but could prove to be a danger zone for young children. Cutesy table lamps and rocking chairs that were so precious in an infant's room can now spell disaster if a toddler starts standing in the chair or can reach for the lamp and remove it from its stand. Be sure pictures are mounted solidly on the walls and that bookcases are also affixed to the walls, if possible. 5. Kid Safety in the Yard Be sure to limit access to outside with locks out of reach of a curious tot. Backyard swing sets Ads: Child Safety Locks Toddlers Home Safety Toddler Child Care Bathtub Safety Ads Start a Nursery School shemrock.com/StartaSchool Shemrock - India's No 1 Franchisor *24 Years Experience & 100% Support Sikkim Manipal University smude.edu.in/SMU_Distance_Education Ranked No.1 for Distance Learning. 100% Scholarships*. Enroll Now! Gyproc False ceilings www.gyproc.in/ Get False Ceiling done at your Home. Great designs from Gyproc! Advertisement Related Video How to Perform CPR on Toddlers More Parenting Videos Explore All About.com Videos More from the Webabout these links What the Bible Says About Investing (Shocking) Money News These 7 Things Trigger Alzheimers in Your Brain. See list. Newsmax Health Pushed To The Limit Team USA Tips for Keeping Fathers Involved During Pregnancy Plan a Home Fire Drill
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By Robin McClure
Top 10 Tips for Keeping Toddlers Safe and Sound
Toddlers know no bounds, and so it's no surprise that childhood injuries peak typically around 15to 18 months of age. Toddlers are curious, natural thrill-seekers, and are typically fearless.Parents, child care providers, and any caregivers of this aged youngster know that there's no restwhen it comes to supervising a toddler, as life is one big adventure. But, here are some tacticsto keep that beloved and active youngster out of harm's way in the home and on the go.
1. Kid Safety in the KitchenToddlers gravitate to the kitchen; after all, that's where families spend much of their time. Cookon the back burners and turn pot handles away so they aren't in reach. Drink hot beverages outof spill-proof and unbreakable travel mugs to avoid burns. Never leave dangling cords; unplugitems when not in use and store, and those that are used, keep cords wraped tightly with a twisttie. Store cleaning fluids in locked cabinet out of sight and temptation. Don't allow access intopantry.
2. Kid Safety in the BathroomFor safety and to avoid expensive plumber calls, keep the toilet lid down and locked when not inuse. It's a good idea to limit access to the bathroom with a safety gate or lock, if practical. Thereis too much temptation. Never leave medications around; keep locked and out of reach. Alsokeep items like mouthwash, toothpaste and other kid hazard items away. Plungers can make afun (if not disgusting) play toy to a toddler; don't leave one by the toilet. Always drain thebathtub.
3. Kid Safety in the Family RoomWith kids, when is there ever not things on the floor? Be on constant guard for small toys andobjects that can be choking hazards, batteries, coins, marbles, and pieces of toys from oldersiblings (wheels, doll shoes, etc.) Keep elecrical cords out of reach and use outlet covers. Child-proof window treatment cords. Secure televisions and other electronic equipment to avoid anypotential for tipping over on a child. Use safety gates on stairs. Remove temptations fromtabletops.
4. Kid Safety in the BedroomLamps, flowing curtains or drapes, area rugs, and even candles are items that add to theambiance of a master bedroom but could prove to be a danger zone for young children. Cutesytable lamps and rocking chairs that were so precious in an infant's room can now spell disaster ifa toddler starts standing in the chair or can reach for the lamp and remove it from its stand. Besure pictures are mounted solidly on the walls and that bookcases are also affixed to the walls, ifpossible.
5. Kid Safety in the YardBe sure to limit access to outside with locks out of reach of a curious tot. Backyard swing sets
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and play areas are wonderful, but make sure they are safe by having a soft surface underneath.If your yard is fenced, be sure that is locked as well. Always enclose pools, ponds or hot tubs andput a safety fence between any water source and the house. Keep kiddie pools drained when notin use. Keep power tools and garden equipment safe and out of reach; the same holds true forinsecticides.
6. Kid Safety in the CarBe sure you have your child's car seat installed correctly and in accordance with safetyregulations. Utilize a booster seat for as long as child needs one for height and weight factors(which may be longer than your child wants). Be sure that kids cannot open a door or windowfrom their seat (utilize child locks, as needed). The sun shades help with comfort for toddlers oncar trips. Set safety practices with the opening/shutting of car doors to avoid smashed fingerinjuries.
7. Kid Safety at Others' HomesYour house may be toddler proof, but neighbors and relatives may not have the need. Thatmeans parents must be on particular guard when visiting others' homes for safety. Medicinecabinets, drawers, and other "unsafe" areas may be a temptation to toddlers, and it only takes amoment to get into danger. If possible, bring entertainment for your toddler and designate asingle "safe room" for your youngster to stay in. And, always accompany your toddler to thebathroom (even if potty-trained).
8. Kid Safety Out and AboutParents greatest safety fears can sometimes be when walking with youngsters to and fromstores, among parked cars, and in crowded situations--and with good reason. Toddlers are proneto darting around and insistent on walking independently. Kids should be told rules of hand-holding and other safety measures, and parents should enforce those rules at all costs. Incrowded stores, consider tying a balloon on a wrist so you can see your youngster in case of anaccidental separation.
9. Kid Safety and ToysRequire that your youngster wear a bike helmet and other safety gear. Create/buy a safety flagon a bike, big wheel or other toy when used outdoors so you can distinguish your child and hislocation at a glance. Carefully consider toys like trampolines, spinning toys, scooters, bouncingballs, in-line skates, and other popular items that can be fun but also potentially dangerous. Ifyou do buy such an item, be sure to follow safety recommendations and supervise your child'suse closely.
10. Kid Safety and SportsMore and more parents are placing their toddler-aged children into sports for exercise and tolearn fundamentals of soccer, gymnastics, baseball, basketball, and cheer. Age-appropriateprograms can be a great outlet for a youngster's energy and provide exercise and coordinationactivities as well. But, beware of programs that don't take a young child's limitations intoaccount, or else injuries can occur.
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