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Fence your pool or hot tub in, and place the latch to open it high enough so that only an adult can reach.
Never let children play unsupervised near a pool or any other body of water.
Keep all pool chemicals or hot tub chemicals safely out of the reach of children.
Baby Safe Habits
Always keep a hand on the child when changing a baby.
Always strap children into high chairs or strollers. Also use the straps for swings and changing tables. These were added to the items for a reason.
Carry the phone with you wherever you go, so that you never have to leave your baby’s side for even a second.
If needing to answer the door, take your baby with you.
Always place infants on their backs to sleep.
Child Safe Habits
Never leave a child of any age unattended in the tub. If you have to answer the door, wrap the child in a towel and bring them with you, or grab your portable phone before bath time to avoid telephone interruptions.
Never let children play alone on fire escapes, raised porches, or balconies.
Keep stairs free of debris. Children spend as much time going down and up stairs as they do going in and out of the house. Debris on the stairs could cause an injurious fall.
Teach children to never play around windows or open them themselves.
When you open an upper level window, avoid opening it all the way. A screen will not protect against an accidental fall. Opening windows fully allows plenty of room for a child to accidentally fall or be pushed through it.
Always supervise children when playing with dogs or other household pets.
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