Parents should model safe choices in living. Avoiding Fires and Burns Practice a home fire escape plan. Check your smoke detector battery once a month. Keep a fire extinguisher in or near the kitchen. Teach child emergency phone numbers and to leave the house if fire breaks out.
Car Safety Make sure everyone in the car wears a seat belt.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Crossing busy streets still needs to be supervised. Children at this age will generally look in both directions, but they do not reliably look over their shoulders for oncoming cars. Make sure your child always uses a bicycle helmet. Model this behavior when you ride a bicycle. Your child is not ready for riding on busy streets.