Upon arrival at your hotel, check the room for objects that could be hazardous to children. Drapery and blinds cords need to be bound up out of reach. Outlets should be covered. Small objects should be put away. When traveling with small children, don't leave a heavy suitcase on a rack.
Small children like to pull on things.
Stow toiletries, make-up and medicines on a closet shelf out of reach of little ones. In rooms with snack and alcohol-stocked refrigerators or cabinets, a parent should keep the key on his or her person. Immediately upon arrival, hold a family fire drill. Make sure everyone knows the location of the nearest stairway exit and that elevators should not be used in case of fire. Older children can be taught to count the number of doors to the exit, and everyone should be taught to stay low in a smoke-filled room or hallway as they make their way to safety.