All
Ages
Fire Safety
• Working smoke detectors
• Smoke Detectors are located on every level of home and
in sleeping areas.
• Change the batteries twice a year.
• Test smoke detectors frequently and replace if 10 years
or older.
• Space heaters, fireplaces and wood stoves should be out
of reach of young children.
• Families should have and reviewed escape plans in case
of fire.
Safe Sleep
• Crib or bed for each young child
• Babies should sleep on their backs to reduce the risk
of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
• Babies should not sleep on couch or furniture with soft
cushions or pillows.
• Keep plush toys, pillows and blankets out of baby’s
crib.
• Baby’s crib meets safety standards (slats no more
than 2 3/8" apart; no sharp edges, hardware or objects
in crib; mattress fits snugly with no gaps; guard rails, hooks
and bolts are secure; and there are no strings hanging in or
near crib).
Pet Safety
• Supervise small children near pet.
• Make sure pet food and litter box are out of reach of
children.
• Do not allow pet in baby’s sleep area.
• Discuss specific questions with Veterinarian
Other
• Functional car seat
• No Baby Walker
• Learn about Shaken Baby Syndrome
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For
children 6 months age and older
Out of reach
• Harmful substances and objects
• Accessible outlets are covered
• Stairs or other dangerous areas blocked
• Medicine (should be kept in the original container with
child resistant tops and be in locked cabinets)
• Matches/Lighters
• Cleaning Supplies (Should be in original containers)
• Knives or Other Sharp Objects
• Firearms (gun and bullets separately locked)
• Dangling Drapery or Blind Cords
• Small Objects (Choking Hazard)
Pool/Playground
• Pool should be completely covered.
• There should be a 4 foot fence around the pool with gate
latches out of reach.
• Playground equipment should be maintained with no loose
or projecting bolts or screws.
• Surface under the playground is well maintained and appropriate. |
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