Child’s Room/Bedroom Does your baby’s changing table have a safety belt? Are all painted cribs, bassinets, and high chairs made after 1978? (Prior to this, paint was lead based.) Are crib slats less than 2-3/8 inches (6 centimeters) apart? Are the crib’s headboard and footboard free of large cut-outs? Is all of the hardware on…
Bathroom, Laundry, and Garage: Household Safety Checklist Bathroom Is the thermostat on the hot water heater set below 120°F (49°C)? Are razor blades, nail scissors, and other sharp tools stored in a locked cabinet? Are childproof latches installed on all drawers and cabinets? Do the outlets have ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) (which may protect…
2016 Resource Guide In 2012, nearly 6,000 children aged 0 through 4 were hospitalized and another 55,000 were treated and released from U.S. emergency rooms for medication poisoning (Health Care Utilization Project, National Inpatient Sample and National Emergency Department Sample, 2012). These poisonings resulted in $154 million in medical spending and $14 million in parent…
You or a loved one may be injured or seriously ill. Or you may be the first person at an accident scene. Do you know what to do? Speed is crucial in a medical emergency. Knowing how to respond quickly can help save lives.Who to call in an emergency Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a…
Home Fire Safety Each year, thousands of people, including children, are injured and killed in home fires. Children are often curious about fire, and may not understand the dangers. This makes home fire safety practices especially important. Three important things you can do to keep your home safe from fire are: Install smoke alarms in…