Specially-designed window locks prevent a child from opening a window far enough to fall out. Window guards are another option. Just be sure you don't install an unmovable guard on a window needed as a fire escape route. Put sand, wood chips, sawdust or mulch under backyard play equipment to cushion falls. Home drownings don't only happen in backyard pools.
More children drown in toilets, tubs, or a bucket with just a few inches of water.
Buy special toilet latches to prevent toddlers from opening the lids. To prevent scalding, keep your water heater set no higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Household cleaners, medicines, cosmetics and vitamins should be stored out of children's reach. Install child locks on cabinets and drawers that contain hazards such as poisonous materials or sharp utensils. Use electrical outlet covers, not the plastic plugs which can break off in the outlet and may pose a choking hazard.