| ____ |
Position tables, chairs, shelving, and other
furniture so that they cannot be toppled easily. |
| ____ |
Screen windows, and make sure they open from
the top or have a barricade in front. |
| ____ |
Provide railings on stairs, porches, decks, and
lofts. |
| ____ |
Equip steps with tread mats or carpet to prevent
slipping and a handrail that children can reach. |
| ____ |
Secure carpets and rugs so that children cannot
trip. |
| ____ |
Use safety gates to block access to stairs and
other dangerous areas. |
| ____ |
Do not use infant walkers especially near stairs. |
| ____ |
Use only high chairs that have a wide base so
they cannot tip easily. |
| ____ |
Use high chairs with a waist strap. |
| ____ |
Never leave infants in infant carriers that are
left on a high surface such as a table, counter, or chair. |
| ____ |
Keep sides of playpens and cribs raised always.
Make sure that crib sides cover at least three-fourths of a child's
height. |
| ____ |
Keep electric cords to lamps and appliances up
and out of the way. |
| ____ |
Keep unused rooms, basement, attic, etc., locked
when children are in your home. |
| ____ |
Make sure that all doors to rooms and closets
can be unlocked from both sides. |
| ____ |
Place heavy items (like an iron or skillet) out
of a child's reach. |
| ____ |
Teach children safe and unsafe areas for climbing.
Shelves or counters are not for climbing. |
| ____ |
Wipe spills from floors immediately. |
| ____ |
If your garage door has an electric opener, make
sure that it has a safety feature that causes the door to go
back up when it touches an object or person in the way. |
| ____ |
Keep trash covered and out of the reach of children.
|
| ____ |
Keep all cigarettes, cigarette butts, and all
tobacco products away from children. Tobacco is poisonous when
eaten. |
| ____ |
Provide a non-smoking environment for children. |
| ____ |
Keep perfumes and cosmetics and other drug products
in high cabinets with safety latches or locks. |
| ____ |
Do not store alcoholic beverages, cleaning supplies,
cosmetics, pet supplies, medicines, vitamins, gasoline, paint
thinner, fertilizer, weed killer, and other poisons in areas
used by children. |
| ____ |
Store hazardous products in their original containers.
Do not transfer them to used food or beverage containers or to
a food storage area. |
| ____ |
Keep purses out of the reach of children. |
| ____ |
Do not use insect poisons, rat poisons, or weed
killers when children are present. Dispose of leftover poisons
immediately. |
| ____ |
Follow directions and caution warnings on drugs,
cosmetics, and chemicals. |
| ____ |
Make sure that walls, furniture, and toys have
lead-free paint only. |
| ____ |
Check to make sure that there is no peeling paint
on walls or furniture. |
| ____ |
Have your home checked for radon-an odorless
gas that seeps through the soil into homes. Inexpensive test
kits can be purchased at most hardware stores. Call ISU Extension
for more information. |
| ____ |
Check toys and materials to make sure they contain
nontoxic, nonpoisonous materials. Look for the "CP"
or "AP" seal signifying safe art material for children. |
| ____ |
Keep Syrup of Ipecac in the first aid kit. |
| ____ |
Flush old medicines down the toilet. |
| ____ |
Store medicines immediately after use in a high,
locked, or otherwise child-inaccessible space. |
| ____ |
Teach children not to taste things like berries,
roots, plants, pills, or tablets without your permission. |
| ____ |
Label all house plants and remove poisonous plants.
|
| ____ |
Remove all outdoor plants that might have poisonous
parts. |
| ____ |
Make sure that toys have no small parts that
could be broken off and swallowed. |
| ____ |
Use balloons only with close adult supervision.
Pop and dispose of balloons immediately after use. |
| ____ |
Do not allow children under 3 to play with any
toy that is less than 11/4 inch in diameter (about the size of
a half dollar). |
| ____ |
Make sure that mesh-sided playpens have holes
no larger than 1/4 of an inch. |
| ____ |
Remove hanging crib toys when infants are able
to pull themselves up. |
| ____ |
Remove plastic wrap on crib mattresses. |
| ____ |
Do not feed children under 4 nuts, hard candies,
popcorn, pretzels, or raw carrots. Cut hot dogs or sausages into
small bites and NOT round slices. |
| ____ |
Put infants to sleep in a crib or a play pen
and NEVER on an adult bed, waterbed, thick rug, pillow, or bean
bag. |
| ____ |
Teach children to chew their food well and to
eat only when sitting down. |
| ____ |
Do not store clothing in dry cleaning bags that
are accessible to children. |
| ____ |
Store all plastic bags including small bread
sacks out of reach of children. |
| ____ |
Remove doors or lids from old freezers, refrigerators,
and cars and car trunks. |
| ____ |
Remove latches and lids from toy chests. Install
a slow closing hinge and make sure the chest has ventilation
holes. |
| ____ |
Do not allow children to use or play with objects
that have long cords. This includes pacifiers with strings attached,
long telephone cords, old jewelry, necklaces, and long scarves. |
| ____ |
Tie hanging cords on draperies or blinds up high
and out of reach. |
| ____ |
Install clotheslines out of reach of children. |
| ____ |
Use only safety gates that have a straight topped
edge and a rigid mesh screen. Do not use old accordion style
safety gates. |
| ____ |
Space stair railings and crib rails 23/8 inches
apart. |
| ____ |
Make sure that crib mattresses fit tightly with
no more than two finger widths in the gap between mattress and
crib frame. |
| ____ |
Do not heat bottles and baby food in the microwave. |
| ____ |
Stir and check all microwave heated foods for
"hot spots" before serving to children. |
| ____ |
Set the water heater in your home to a temperature
of 120 degrees Fahrenheit or less. |
| ____ |
Cover unused electrical outlets with safety caps. |
| ____ |
Block electrical outlets when possible with some
type of barrier or furniture. |
| ____ |
Fit Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
on electirical outlets in kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor areas
to prevent risk of electrical shock when in contact with water. |
| ____ |
Keep electrical cords for appliances (irons,
toasters, radios, etc.) out of reach. |
| ____ |
Make sure that children cannot get to the back
of a television set. |
| ____ |
Place stereos, VCRs, computers, and other electrical
equipment up high and out of reach. |
| ____ |
Store lighters and matches out of reach. |
| ____ |
Use screens or barriers around fireplaces, wood
stoves, heaters, radiators, hot water pipes, or furnaces. |
| ____ |
Never leave children alone in a room with an
open fire, heater, or hot stove. |
| ____ |
Replace used and worn electrical cords and equipment. |
| ____ |
Keep pots and pans on the back side of the stove
where children can't reach them. Turn handles to the back. |
| ____ |
Install smoke detectors and test them every month. |
| ____ |
Keep an approved fire extinguisher in a secure
area. |
| ____ |
Do not allow children to play near
or behind a parked car. |
| ____ |
Use seat belts and car seats when
traveling by car. |
| ____ |
Never leave children alone in an
automobile. |
| ____ |
Do not give foods while riding that
could cause choking. |
| ____ |
Cover hot vinyl seats with a large
towel or sheet. |
| ____ |
Keep purses and other dangerous items
out of reach. |
| ____ |
Teach children to sit calmly and
quietly while in an automobile or bus. Leave toys that encourage
vigorous activity at home or in the trunk. |
| ____ |
Teach children to look both ways when crossing
the street and to hold the hand of an adult. |
| ____ |
Cover sand box when not in use. |
| ____ |
If an outdoor play area is near a street, parking
lot, pond, well, or railroad track, fence the area. |
| ____ |
Keep gates closed and install childproof latches. |
| ____ |
Check play area routinely for trash, sharp branches,
tools, lawn equipment, or animal feces. |
| ____ |
Teach children not to play near the street and
to ask for help if toys roll into the street or driveway. |
| ____ |
Keep outdoor play equipment at least 6 feet away
from pavement, fences, trees, buildings, or other play equipment.
|
| ____ |
Make sure that surface area under play equipment
is impact absorbing (such as 1 foot deep sand, pea gravel, or
wood chips) and extends at least 6 feet beyond the edge of equipment.
|
| ____ |
Cover all protruding bolts or screws with plastic
safety caps. |
| ____ |
Cover chains on play equipment with plastic tubing
unless openings are less than 5/8 inches. |
| ____ |
Close hooks completely on swings. |
| ____ |
Lock storage sheds, barns, and garages. |
| ____ |
Require children to use helmets with bicycles,
skateboards, or roller blades. |
