Babyproofing Your Home

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Stair and Hallway Safety

  • Place smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home (one per floor).

  • Install electrical outlet plugs to protect your baby from shock.

  • Block your child's access to all stairways.

  • Be sure hallways and stairs are well lit.

  • Always hold onto the safety railing when carrying your child up and down the steps.

  • Install safety gates to close off high risk areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and stairs. (Safety gates are not always reliable; babies can dislodge some gates, and some have small pieces that babies can swallow.)
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