Many parents do not realize that when a toddler swallows a balloon, it will probably be difficult to do the Heimlich maneuver to clear the child's air passages. If your child is walking around trying to blow up a balloon, thier very life could be in peril moments later. The same holds true for popped balloon pieces that children put in their mouths. Monitor your toddler's interaction with dogs closely. Many children have their faces permanently scarred each year by a dog that suddenly bites or claws the child.
Toddlers can accidentally provoke even the most docile dogs by their unpredictable behavior.
Post the phone number for the poison control center by your upstairs and your downstairs phones. Toddlers are known to ingest cleaning products, medications, etc. 4. Keep your child out of your car unless accompanied by an adult. Children should never be permitted inside of the family car without vigilant supervision. At this age, children easily knock cars out of the park gear, which can lead to the child's death, whether or not the car is running.