Use stove knob covers so children can't turn on dials to either gas or electric stove burners. Be sure to use drawer latches, or better yet, move hazardous items into locked cabinets out of children s reach. Water hotter than 120 degrees can burn a child severely. Regulate your hot water tank. It only takes a couple of minutes for a child to drown.
House fires are a leading cause of death among children.
They usually occur at night. Be sure that doors that may lead to outdoors or dangerous areas of the home are secured. Doorknob covers may be inconvenient for other family members, but provide an excellent resource for safety for small children. Open windows are an invitation to the most dangerous part of the home especially if there is a chair, stool or table that a toddler can climb onto to access the window. Keep accessible furniture away from windows.