Most injuries can be avoided if parents take a few extra seconds to buckle their child into a safety seat or safety belt. Never hold a child in your arms or lap while traveling in the car. The doors of the car should always be locked so that the child cannot accidentally open the door and fall out of a moving car. Never leave your child unattended in a car. Children left may experience heat exhaustion in warm weather or be able to get out of their seat, which could cause safety issues.
Young children are naturally curious.
Many common household products might be appealing to a young child because of the way they taste, look, feel or smell and are stored within your child's reach. Keep all potentially poisonous products up and out of the reach of children. If unintentional poisoning occurs, call your local poison center immediately. It is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Wash you hands frequently.