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Safety Tips: Childproofing

Childproofing

With shorter days and colder weather, you and the children are probably spending more time inside the house. Please be sure that the house is "childproof" with these simple tips:

• Children are curious; many small children put everything into their mouths. Be sure no small objects are within the child's reach.
• Plastic bags, long cords and very soft pillows can be dangerous to children.
• If a toy gets broken and has sharp edges, keep it away from children!
• Be sure that laundry soap and other cleaners are out of reach of the children.
• Don't leave any medicines in reach of children, not even vitamins.
• Keep scissors and knives out of reach.
• Store the toys that belong to older children out of reach of babies and toddlers.
• Many cosmetic items and toiletries, such as mouthwash, perfume, nail polish, and hair spray, are poisonous. Keep them out of children's reach.