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There are many hazards in a child’s environment everyday.
As a parent, it is important that you are aware of these issues
before they cause a problem. Safety issues change as a child grows
and as the seasons come and go. Town & Country Pediatrics has
listed safety issues according to the age range of the child. Please
note that your particular home environment may have safety concerns
beyond what is listed here.
For All Households:
- Install smoke detectors on every floor, test them monthly and
change the batteries yearly
- Install carbon monoxide detectors, test them monthly
- Have furnace serviced every year prior to use
- Keep fire extinguishers in the kitchen and by the furnace and
fireplace
- Create a fire escape plan with a safe family meeting spot
- Do not keep guns in the house. If needed, use trigger locks
and store in locked box with ammunition locked and stored in another
location
- Do not smoke in the house, especially while in bed
- Avoid the use of space heaters
- Keep water heater set at 120 degrees to avoid scalding burns
- Learn CPR for infants and children (preferably for adults too)
- Keep a first aid kit at home
- Keep the Illinois Poison Control number by your phones –
(800) 222-1222
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