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Child-Proofing your Home
Babies and children are the most likely family members to be injured in a home accident. They are active, creative, and curious, and no place is safe. One way to anticipate dangers for your children is to go through every room in your home on your knees. This puts you at a child’s height and you will readily see hazards you might never notice otherwise. Remember that children have no understanding of the dangers around them and they will climb on, crawl under or over, taste and handle everything in their environment. If something can be done in a dangerous manner, they will do it. So make sure they can grow and explore safely!
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Child-Proofing Your Home
Child Safety and Bathrooms
Child Safety in the Kitchen
Child Safety in the Rest of the Home
General Child Safety Rules
Home Fire Escape Plan
Home Fire Prevention
Safety for Babies
Resources
National Fire Protection Association
American Red Cross
Council on Family Health
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
National Safety Council
