Crib mattresses should fit snugly. If crib slats are too far apart, infants can slip between them and strangle. If the mattress doesn't fit snugly, infants can become entrapped and suffocate. Clothing Drawstrings Be sure there are no drawstrings around the hood and neck of children's upper outerwear clothing, such as sweatshirts. Drawstrings at the waist should not extend more than 3 inches.
Drawstrings can catch on playground and other equipment, and can strangle young children.
Hair Dryers Look for hair dryers with large rectangular shaped safety plugs. These immersion protection plugs prevent electrocution by shutting off the current if the hair dryer comes into contact with water. Halogen Floor Lamps Make sure that halogen torchiere floor lamps have glass or wire guards over the bulb shield and the bulb is 300 watts or less. Glass or wire guards with lower wattage bulbs can prevent fires that occur when flammable materials like curtains get too close to the lamp. Wire guards are free.