Fortunately, the necessary skills can be learned. A parent's skill won't change the child into an easy kid, but it will prevent problems from getting worse. Love and basic care. A baby can't be spoiled by too much love. Time off and sleep.
Child puts everything into the child's mouth.
Same as infancy. Never leave child unattended. Babies roll off beds, changing tables. Unless baby is on the floor, keep a hand on the baby or use a restraint system. Keep small things off the floor and out of reach.