Unfortunately, it is also where many unexpected hazards can be found.
Televisions, bookshelves, cabinets, and dressers should be anchored to prevent them from tipping over.
Young children may pull on furniture while attempting to stand, sometimes applying more force than adults expect.
Electrical outlets should be protected with appropriate child-resistant features or securely fitted safety covers that do not themselves become choking hazards.
Loose charging cables, extension cords, and exposed wires should be kept away from children.
Cordless window coverings are preferable because dangling blind cords can create strangulation risks.
Staircases should be protected with appropriate safety gates.
For the top of stairs, a properly installed hardware-mounted gate is particularly important.
Low shelves should be examined for fragile decorations, small objects, candles, batteries, and other potential hazards.
Coffee tables with sharp corners may need protective padding or repositioning.
Families should also consider the safety of visiting children.
A home without babies may contain many small objects or unsecured items that become hazardous when an infant or toddler visits.
