Demon-strate how to signal stops and turns. Don't let your child jump or climb on furniture. An opening as small as five inches presents a danger to children under age 10. Be water safe. Drowning and near-drowning often happen when a child falls into a pool or is alone in a bathtub.
Older children are at risk as well.
Tell them not to swim alone or dive head first into shallow water or water of unknown depth. Put a list of emergency numbers by the phone and show your child how to use it. This list should include 911, the Poison Control Center, the emergency room and your pediatrician's number. Teach children ages 4 and older to memorize 911. If you are unable to call for some reason, it's important they are able to reach help.