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Home Safety
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Injury is the leading cause of death and disability among children 1 to 14 years of age. As a parent, you can prevent injuries by creating a safe environment for your children. Take the time to survey your home for things that may pose a danger to children. Although you can take steps to make your home safer, actively supervising your children is the most effective way to prevent an injury. What poses a danger to children? · Falls · Scalds and Burns · Choking · Drowning · Poisoning · Strangulation and Suffocation You can help prevent injuries by: · Get down on your hands and knees to look at your home from a child's point of view · Always plan ahead and learn about your child's developmental stages; often an injury occurs when a child has learned a new developmental skill · Supervise your child closely when you are visiting others homes or in new places; injuries are more likely to happen when children are in a place they're not familiar with Is your home safe for children? Work through our Home Safety Checklist and see. This fact sheet is also available in Chinese, Farsi, Punjabi, Russian, Tamil and Urdu. Health
Additional resources to create a safe home environment for your children: · Newborn to 6 months Make your home a safe place to live and play.
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