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… Child Safety: Preventing Falls … from falling. Use these tips to prevent falls. Never leave your baby unattended in high … swings. bouncers, and jumpers. Use all the safety straps provided. Use sliding gates at …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Drowning … Overview An infant or young child can drown in as little as 2.5 cm (1 in.) … recommendations can help you protect your child from drowning hazards. Don't leave babies …
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… Child Safety: Drowning Prevention in Pools and Hot … make sure that they are familiar with pool safety rules. Hot tubs and spas often are an … overlooked drowning danger for children. A child can fall into the water and drown. Hair …
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… Child Safety: Fires … Overview Preventing household fires is one way to … Keep your family safe by following these safety tips. Teach children that only grown-ups … programs and medicines. Preparing your child to survive a fire Teach your children …
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… Child Safety: Pets … tips can help protect both your pet and your child from getting sick or hurt. Immunize cats … food-preparation areas. And don't allow your child younger than 5 to be around these animals …
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… Child Safety: Strollers and Shopping Carts … Overview Strollers Taking your child out of the house allows your child to have new experiences and interactions. … cart. Related Information Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, …
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… Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years … Overview What can you do to help keep your child safe? No one can watch a child's every … balance among supervising your child, taking safety precautions, and allowing your child to …
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… Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years … Overview What can you expect from your child at this age? Children in this age range … phases. Think about what you can do to avoid safety hazards. If your child is discovering …
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… Crib Safety … Overview What are crib safety standards? Strict guidelines for crib … in.) of space between slats. This prevents a child's head from becoming trapped. No cutout … objects-away from windows to prevent serious falls. Do not place the crib near drapes or …
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… Keeping your child safe … recognize dangerous situations. Keeping your child safe requires careful attention. Children … ages and activity levels require different safety precautions. Babies and toddlers require …
