When you cook food outdoors, screen the grill so that your child cannot touch it, and explain that it is hot like the stove in the kitchen. Store propane grills so your child cannot reach the knobs. Be sure charcoal is cold before you dump it. Children under five should not be allowed to cross streets by themselves and should never play unattended near traffic. Water Safety Water is one of the most ominous hazards your child will encounter.
Young children can drown in only a few inches of water, even if they've had swimming instruction.
Though swimming classes for young children are widely available, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend them for children under three. You may be lulled into being less cautious because you think your child can swim. Young children who are repeatedly immersed in water may swallow so much of it that they develop water intoxication. This can result in convulsions, shock, and even death. Among other things, these guidelines forbid submersion of young children and encourage parents to participate in all activities.