In addition to the information posted on the main page of our website, here are some more tips to keep your baby safe in your home:

Safety Basics:

- Have working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors inside all bedrooms, outside all sleeping areas and on every level of your home. Test alarms monthly and change batteries once a year.
- Install stair gates at the top and bottom of stairs. Stair gates at the top must be attached to the wall with hardware.
- Secure furniture to the wall to avoid tip overs.
- Use cordless window coverings.
- Install window guards on all windows above the first floor.
- Keep these out of reach: Electrical cords, frayed or damaged cords, uncovered outlets, plastic bags, matches, lighters, candles, fireplaces, space heaters, irons, guns, small objects (like jewelry, buttons, pins, paper clips, nails, stones, etc.)
- Keep a first aid kit on hand.
- Place emergency numbers and the poison control hotline, 1-800-222-1222, by every phone and in your cell phones.

Prevent Poisonings:

- Babies have a slow rate of digestion, so dangerous things in small amounts can be poisonous.
- Lock up medicines, vitamins, cleaning products, pet food, alcohol, poisonous plants, and chemicals (like paint, gasoline, etc.) out of your baby’s reach.
- Read labels and follow directions when giving medicine to your baby.
- Use child-resistant caps.

Prevent Falls:

- Falls from furniture (cribs, changing tables, highchairs, and strollers) are the most common type of falls in babies 3 - 11 months old.
- Don’t leave your baby unattended.
- Keep one hand on your baby while changing diapers.
- When your baby is in a carrier, place it on the floor and not on top of a table, washer, dryer or other piece of furniture.

*Information taken from the Home Safety Council