Window covering cords , like those on blinds, shades or drapes can strangle babies and children. The above link explains how to childproof your cords. Even the inner cord that goes through the slats of mini-blinds to raise and lower them can be pulled out by children to form a loop, and has strangled babies as old as 17 months. Keep cribs and playpens well away from window covering cords. You can order cord safety kits and tiedowns for free from the Window Covering Safety Council .
Plastic bags are most dangerous to children under one year old.
Accidents most often occur with dry cleaning bags, garbage bags, bags being used for storage, and bags used to protect beds or furniture. Do not leave plastic bags around, even if filled. Never put plastic bags on a bed with a sleeping child. Children have crawled into freezers, clothes dryers, picnic coolers, and refrigerators and suffocated. Read these recommendations for information on how to prevent these accidents.