Always keep cords up on the counter out of sight. Appliance cords hanging off a counter can result in a coffeepot spilling onto a child. Do not handle hot liquids while holding a child or if the child is at your feet. An adult with a hot beverage can burn a child if bumped suddenly. Never leave you child unsupervised while cooking.
Children using the stove to make soup or cookies can result in unnecessary burns.
Keep matches and lighters out of your child's reach. In 1997, nearly 100 children died from poisonings in the home. More than half of these deaths were due to solids and liquids such as medicines and cleaners. Keep poisons and household cleaners out of your child's reach or install safety latches. The cabinet under the kitchen sink is a very attractive place for a toddler to explore.