Smoking in bed is prohibited. Sleeping garments and covers keep baby warm without danger of smothering or strangling. Pillows are kept out of bassinet or crib. No thin, plastic material is in or near the crib. Toys are sturdy, do not come apart readily, and have no sharp edges or points.
All houseplants are nonpoisonous.
Stoves are located away from windows to avoid setting fire to curtains. Stoves and furnace pipes and flues are inspected and cleaned at least annually. An insulating shield protects woodwork within 18 inches of furnace, stove, or heater. Dangerous products and chemicals such as antifreeze, insecticides, cleaning fluid, and lubricants are kept in the original container in locked storage areas. An area is marked off in the garage for bicycles, wagons, and other small vehicles.