What are some home safety tips for families with young children?

1. Keep cleaning supplies and chemicals out of reach or locked away.
2. Put child proof locks on cabinets and drawers.
3. Keep all sharp objects in a locked cabinet or container.
4. Keep all drugs and medications out of reach or locked away.
5. Install baby gates at the top and bottom of stairs.
6. Cover electrical outlets with outlet covers.
7. Secure furniture and heavy objects to the wall to prevent tipping.
8. Keep hot liquids and appliances out of reach.
9. Always supervise children around water, including bathtubs, pools and buckets of water.
10. Teach children not to touch matches, lighters, or candles.
11. Keep emergency numbers, including poison control, close at hand.
12. Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the home.

 

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