Testing and testing and needs to learn limits. Prepares for child's new physical achievements and gets there first with child-proofing. Reconsiders what needs to be discarded, put up, and locked up. Continues to enforce appropriate limits consistently. Looks for the child when using drugs, cleaners, alcohol-containing products and beverages, pesticides, paints, and solvents.
Many poisonings occur while product is being used.
Has total responsibility for child's safety. Walking, running, skipping, jumping, climbing, reaching and using things to extend his or her reach. Unfastening, unlocking, and hiding things. Developing independence accompanied by emotional swings. Wanting to do and be like adults.