Toddlers (1-2 years of age) Child Safety First

 

Toddlers (1-2 years of age)

Child Safety First

 

Child Safety First

Because your child is moving around more, he will come across more dangers as well. Dangerous situations can happen quickly, so keep a close eye on your child. Here are a few tips to help keep your growing toddler safe:

• Do NOT leave your toddler near or around water (for example, bathtubs, pools, ponds, lakes, whirlpools, or the ocean) without someone watching her. Fence off backyard pools. Drowning is the leading cause of injury and death among this age group.
• Block off stairs with a small gate or fence. Lock doors to dangerous places such as the garage or basement.
• Ensure that your home is toddler proof by placing plug covers on all unused electrical outlets.
• Keep kitchen appliances, irons, and heaters out of reach of your toddler. Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove.
• Keep sharp objects such as scissors, knives, and pens in a safe place.
• Lock up medicines, household cleaners, and poisons.
• Do NOT leave your toddler alone in any vehicle (that means a car, truck, or van) even for a few moments.
• Store any guns in a safe place out of his reach.
• Keep your child’s car seat rear-facing as long as possible. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration pdf icon[1.15 MB / 1 page]external icon it’s the best way to keep her safe. Your child should remain in a rear-facing car seat until she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by the car seat’s manufacturer. Once your child outgrows the rear-facing car seat, she is ready to travel in a forward-facing car seat with a harness.

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