Close any drawers or closet doors after use. Children An average of 150 children die of falls each year. This year, one child in four will suffer a preventable injury serious enough to warrant medical attention. Always watch your children, and know where they are. Teach them the hazards that exist in the home.
Windows are a common hazard for children.
Window guards should be installed on upper floors of multi-story homes. If your child has a walker, watch him or her carefully. Walkers can tip and roll down stairs, seriously injuring a child. Changing tables should have straps to hold the child. Never leave a child alone on a changing table, even for a moment.