Keep pet food and water out of reach - children can drown in the water and possibly choke on the food. Miniblind and drapery cords must be tied up or cut off and kept out of a child's reach. Children can become entangled in cords and strangle. Also, be aware of lamp cords. Limit sun time during the hours of 10am and 3pm when the sun's rays are strongest.
Children can get a sunburn even on cloudy days.
When visiting other people's homes, look around to ensure that toys and the environment are age appropriate for your child. Together, they have five children. Their book, Child Safety Made Easy , is a compilation of three years of research on death and injury to children and is available in English and Spanish. Also known as The Paranoid Sisters, Carter and Marques frequently speak at parent conferences, on radio programs and are resources for newspaper and magazine articles. All Rights Reserved.