Have visitors put luggage and purses up high where they can't be reached. Hard candies and nuts which are often set out for visitors are also choking hazards for children under age 5. Holiday meal preparation needs special attention too. Designate one adult to keep all children out of the kitchen. With heavy dishes and hot pots of water, knives and turkeys being moved around, this is not the place for a little one to be visiting.
Many children suffer permanent scars from being burned with scalding water.
Empty alcohol from abandoned glasses so little ones won't be tempted to drink from them. Nobody knows how advanced our children are as we do. They are by far the most intelligent creatures ever birthed. Regardless of your feelings about your child s intelligence and abilities, it s best to stick with toys that are age appropriate for your child or any child you re buying for. Check out the age recommendations on the packaging to be sure your child falls in that range.