Childproofing 101

Once your baby starts to move on her own – watch out!  Everything changes!  Toddlers can’t wait to explore the world around them. Home safety takes on a whole new meaning as your children grow and start to walk and crawl.  What can parents do to be ready?  Try to stay one step ahead of your child.  As soon as your baby begins to move on her own, look around your home from HER point of view. The Home Safety Council can help you identify potential dangers.

Visit MySafeHome.org

HSC has created a first-of-its-kind online tool to help people find and fix the leading causes of accidents in the home. MySafeHome.org allows you to tour a virtual home, room-by-room, learning about the leading causes of serious home injuries. State-of-the-art digital animation will show you the major risk areas, indoors and out, and let you know exactly what to do to keep your loved ones safe.

Room-by-Room Safety: Create a Safe Bathroom

Potential poisons, water and electrical outlets all pose a serious danger to curious young ones. Adults should stay within an arm’s reach, paying close attention whenever young children are in or near water, including bathtubs and toilets. Click Here and select “Bathroom” for a complete list of tips to keep your children safe in your bathroom.

Home Safety Tips

Use the following tips and checklists to make sure your little ones and the entire family stays safe at home.

• Toddler Safety Tips
• Falls Prevention Tips
• Poison Prevention Tips
• Home Fire Safety Tips
• Water Safety Tips
• Window Safety Tips
• Playground Safety Tips
• Child Safety Checklist
• Create a Personalized Checklist for your home and family