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Toddler-Proofing Checklist

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  • Prevent pullovers by fastening shelves and chests to the wall with “L”-shaped brackets
  • Purchase and install electrical outlet covers
  • Wind up electrical cords for small appliances and lamps to prevent pulling over
  • Install drawer and cabinet latches to keep a roving tot away from knives, chemicals and dish and laundry detergents
  • Stay at arm’s reach of your child when she’s in a sink, tub or pool
  • Install safety gates at top and bottom of stairs
  • Move medicines and mouthwash to out-of-reach shelf
  • Disarm and store firearms in child-resistant lockbox
  • Install window guards or screws to prevent nursery windows from raising more than a few inches
  • Cut loops from blinds and roman shades in two and wrap around cord holders
  • Shield banisters and deck railings with netting to prevent fall throughs
  • Turn water heater down to 120 degrees to prevent accidental scalding
  • Remove reachable oven knobs and to turn handles of pots to the rear when cooking
  • Install toddler-resistant latches for the refrigerator and toilet seat lids
  • Store gasoline, chemicals and sharp tools in a locking garage cabinet
  • Keeps toddler well away from lawnmower when pouring gasoline or mowing
  • Get a wide-angle rearview mirror attachment so you can see what’s going on your car’s backseat as you drive

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  1. Suzan says

    December 27, 2017 at 10:52 am

    Childproofing is something we shouldn’t take for granted!

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