Avoid accordion-style gates, which can trap and arm or neck. Certain houseplants may be harmful. Your regional Poison Center will have a list or description of plants to avoid. Check your floors constantly for small objects that a child might swallow, such as coins, buttons, beads, pins. and screws. If you have hardwood floors, don't let your children run around in stocking feet.
Socks make slippery floors even more dangerous.
Attach cords for blinds and drapes to floor mounts that hold them taut, or wrap these cords around wall brackets to keep them out of reach. Pay attention to the doors between rooms. Glass doors are particularly dangerous because a child may run into them, so fasten them open. Swing doors can knock a small child down, and folding doors can pinch little fingers. If you have either, consider removing them until your child is old enough to understand how they work.