Kids A health and safety column from Children's Mercy of Kansas City, Mo. It's one of the ironies of life that while a child's home is a safe haven, it is also the place where many dangers lurk. So in the seemingly never-ending battle to childproof the home, it is important for parents not to overlook the dangers of falling. Home falls, after all, are the leading cause of accidental death and serious injury to children ages one to four years.
Children are in danger of falling from furniture, on stairs, from porches and windows.
Always strap children into highchairs and strollers. Never leave children unattended in walkers. Keep stairs well lit and free of clutter. Don't let children play on stairs. Remember to keeps doors closed to stairways or keep stairways blocked at both top and bottom.