Lock ammunition in a separate location. Hold onto your toddler whenever you're near traffic. Set up fences or other barriers to make sure she stays within her outside play area and away from street, pools, and other hazards. Make sure there is grass, sand, wood chips, or other soft surfaces under outdoor play equipment. 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. 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. When your child reaches three, you may want to teach him to swim so he'll feel more comfortable in and around water.