by Krista Nilsen Bordner November 13, 2017 We all want to keep children out of harm’s way. Whether you’re a child care professional, a new parent, or anything in-between, it can feel overwhelming to keep track of kids who seem to be attracted to harm like moths to a candle. Sadly, the most common causes of…
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…