*Baby-Proofing* Make your home safe for your child.

Kitchen Safety  Keep all cleaning products, and other harmful chemicals locked up.  Use unbreakable dishes for feeding a young child  Keep step stools and ladders out of reach  Clean up spills immediately to prevent slips and falls.  Keep boxes of cling film and plastic grocery bags out of your child's reach.  Don't use long phone cords that a child could trip on or wrap around their neck.

Living Room Safety  Tie up or tape down long electrical cords.  Put safety plugs in all unused outlets.  Use carpeted stairs to prevent slipping.  Check floors constantly for small objects that a baby might swallow.  Cushion hard edges and sharp corners.  Anchor down unsteady pieces of furniture, such as bookcases.

Bathroom Safety  Set your water heater to at least 120 degrees F.  Check temperature before putting your child in tub.  Prevent slipping in the tub.  Make sure that there are no electrical appliances near water.  Take anything that is sharp out of the wall  Make sure toxic items are hidden from children  Never leave your child unattended in the bath.

Bedroom Safety  Don't use pillows in your baby's crib.  Put away clothes, belts, perfume, and jewelry.  Remove any locks that may be on your baby's bedroom door. Use safety locks.  Put safety latches and screens on all bedroom windows.  Take bibs and sweaters off of your baby before you put her down for a nap.

Hallway and Stair Safety  Use covers to plug up electrical sockets  Prevent your baby from climbing or falling down the stairs by using child safety gates.  Make sure the stairs in your home are clear of objects and debris. Keep your hallways and stairs lit at night.

Outside Safety Do not leave tools, garden, and lawn-care thing lay around in the yard. Don't use a power mower to cut grass when young children are in the area. If you have a pool have a fence around it. Never leave kids unattended around the grill.

Safety First!