Falls are the fourth leading cause of injury-related death in all ages in the United States. Most injuries in preschoolers from falls involve stairways and steps, while falls from furniture, beds, tables and chairs are also common. Use only CPSC safety approved high chairs to help prevent falls. Use window and stairway guards to prevent serious injury from falls in preschoolers. House fires cause the most burn injury deaths in all ages in the United States.
Fatal fires are usually residential fires that burn a long time before they are discovered.
Forty-five percent of fatal fires are started by cigarettes. Gas fumes from gasoline containers can travel along the floor of the garage and be ignited by pilot lights from the heating or hot water systems. Store gasoline cans in well-ventilated areas, out of sight and reach of curious toddlers. Over 30 percent of all burns in children are scalds from hot liquids, foods and tap water. Turn the hot water temperature thermostat to 120 F to greatly reduce the injury potential of hot tap water.