1. Keep sides up to prevent falls. See that bars are no more then 2 3/8" apart or babies head can get stuck. Use bumper guards.
2. Buy a firm mattress so baby can't push head into it and smother.
   It must fit tightly so baby can't slip between it and the sides.
3. Never use a pillow, straps or harness because baby could suffocate or be strangled by them, or a crib that is in disrepair.

1. Check often to see that baby's face is not covered with blankets, clothing or anything that could suffocate.
2. Keep carriage free of pins, buttons, and plastic bags that baby could grab and put in their mouth or over their face.
3. Fasten hanging toys and mobiles firmly so baby can't pull down strings and get them caught around neck.

1. Keep hand on baby when dressing & bathing. Never change with open safety pins in your mouth. Pins could fall into Baby's mouth.
2. Check bath water temperature with your elbow before placing baby into water.
3. To prevent burns or shock make sure no electrical units are nearby tub or water.
4. Never put baby seat on high surface unless you're with baby because seat can fall or tip over.

1. Hold baby. Avoid propping bottle or baby can spit up or inhale liquids. Use 1 piece, sturdy pacifier on short cord.
2. Check that nipple isn't to large, soft or torn or baby might get too much liquid too fast. See that liquids aren't too hot.
3. Never feed baby in bed because you may fall asleep, roll on top of baby and stop their breathing or injure. Never SMOKE" near or around any baby.

1. Use wooden one with smooth slats close together or a mesh one with small holes & metal locks on the outside. Pad sides & bottom.
2. Avoid tying toys to sides because baby can grab or get entangled on taps or stings. Check for sharp edges and loose screws.
3. Keep at least 2 feet away from objects like glass, and units like stoves, that baby can reach. Put where you can always see baby

1. Keep appliance cords out of reach and hot foods and liquids in center of table so baby can't pull down on their self and get burned.
2. Read labels of products under the sink and on low shelves to see if poisonous when swallowed, eaten or inhaled. Put out of reach.
3. Never let baby crawl around while you are cooking or serving. Use a firmly attached safety gate to keep baby out of the kitchen area.

1. Place safety gates with vertical slats or plastic mesh on top and bottom of stairs so baby can't crawl up or down.
2. Put safety guards, screens or insulation around heaters, radiators and fireplaces. Secure them so they can't be pulled down.
3. Install safety caps or plugs on all electrical outlet so baby can't stick fingers or metal objects inside.

1. Use only nonflammable, washable, nonbreakable toys painted with lead free paint. Read package to see if age-appropriate.
2. Make sure there are no rough or sharp edges, points or protrusions.
3. See that there are no small parts to remove and swallow, inhale or put in nose or ear. Never give child an un inflated balloon.

1. Remove long drape cords and tablecloths that baby can pull, and move objects on shelves & drawers, out of reach.
2. Keep pails of water off floor so baby doesn't fall into them.
3. Keep electrical appliances off floor so baby won't handle.
4. Check wall, ceiling and baby furniture to see if painted with lead paint. Remove chips & repaint with lead-free paint.

1. Select high chair with wide base that won't tip easily and fall over if baby rocks or moves.
2. Lock folding mechanism carefully so chair doesn't collapse when baby leans, climbs or rocks.
3. Use straps or safety harness to secure baby in chair or car seat. Make sure car seat is for baby's age and weight.

1. Avoid feeding nuts, raw vegetables, foods with seeds and bones & big pieces until 4 years of age.
2. Use only unbreakable glasses and bottles for baby.
3. Watch that baby doesn't climb to reach handles of pots on stoves. Turn handles toward back of stove.

2. Buy battery operated instead of plug-ins. Avoid toy chest for child under 3 because lids, corners & hinges pose dangers.
3. See that wooden toys are screwed together, not nailed or glued. Fix broken toys or discard when they can;t be fixed.
4. Check that there are no exposed pins, wires, nails or holes to catch hair, fingers or toes.

1. Keep child away from matches, lighters & open fires.
2. Buy flame-resistant nightwear, clothing and fabrics for furnishings.
3. Keep flammable objects at least 3 feet away from heat generating sources, e.g. heating or cooking units.
4. Store oily rags, barbecue charcoal and flammable liquids in labeled metal container with tight lid, in a cool dry place.

1. Check house for toxic products and plants and keep out of reach. Keep drugs in child-resistant containers.
2. Never leave a child alone with a poisonous substance.
3. Never store near food or utensils for preparing food or medicines.
4. Never transfer to another container without labeling.

1. Secure doors leading to stairs, driveways, and storage areas with locks or safety latches.
2. Put guards, bars or locks on windows to,keep them from being opened by baby. *(Don't have bars that cover the whole opening)
3. Examine screens to see that they are strong and can 't be easily pushed out.

1. Never let child tease a pet, hold faces close to its mouth, pull tail, take away bone or toy with out adult near by, or overexercise the pet.
2. Avoid letting child give food to pet unless child and pet are use to each other. If child has been playing with pet, make sure he/she washes hands thoroughly before eating.
3. Teach child to avoid strange animals and let pet sniff child and make first move to befriend child.

1. Tell child not to run when carrying scissors & knives or pencils. Instruct he/she to carry them away from body & turn them around when giving to someone.
2. Never throw used razor blades, broken glass or can lids away unless wrapped because child could pick them up.
3. Keep play areas free of sharp items & glass. Never let a child play with cutting tools or sharp objects.

1. Keep steps free of clutter and well lit so child doesn't trip on way up or down.
2. See that polished and waxed floors are not too slippery.
3. Secure scatter rugs so child won't trip.
4. Put handrails or treads on steps and mats or strips in bathtub to keep child form slipping.

National Fire Protection Association