The water temperature should be checked carefully to avoid burns.
Setting a household water heater to approximately 120°F, or 49°C, can help reduce the risk of scalding.
Medications, vitamins, razors, cosmetics, and cleaning products should be kept in secure storage.
Toilet lids can be fitted with appropriate locks when necessary, particularly in homes with mobile toddlers.
Bathroom floors should be kept as dry as possible to reduce slipping risks.
These measures are simple, but their importance becomes clear when considering how quickly a curious child can move.
The Bedroom, Laundry Room, and Other Overlooked Spaces
Not all household hazards are located where families expect them.
Adult bedrooms often contain medications, jewelry, coins, batteries, charging cords, handbags, and small personal belongings.
A purse placed on the floor may contain medication, cosmetics, or other items that should never be accessible to a baby.
Laundry rooms may contain detergent pods, stain removers, bleach, and other concentrated products.
