1.
Electrical Outlets – Kids fingers or hand-held metal objects
should never meet an electrical outlet. Have your parents cover
them with safety caps and covers or place furniture in front of
them so the littlest ones can’t get near them.
2.
Chemicals and Medicines – Every year over 1 million kids eat
or drink poison. If you see laundry products, cleaners, pool chemicals,
shampoo, perfumes, make-up, or something that looks dangerous, have
an adult put it in a safe place or locked in a cabinet. Always have
an adult help you take medicine. Great tasting medicines can be
very dangerous and make you very, very sick—even kill you.
For more information visit www.aapcc.org.
3.
Water – Hot water can cause serious burns. Never hop in the
tub without testing the water first; the water temperature should
not be hotter than 100 F. Be careful around other areas where there
is hot water—coffee machines or near the stove. Kids can drown
in just an inch of water. Guard washing machines, pails, tubs, and
never leave a baby unattended in a bathtub.
4.
Furniture and Rugs – Kids have been hurt or killed by the
furniture and rugs in their homes. Be sure an adult repairs broken
furniture, cover sharp corners on tables and counters with corner
cushions, keep chairs away from counters or cabinets, bolt shelves
and dressers to the wall, keep floors clear and vacuumed, and install
childproof safety latches on lower cabinet doors. Rugs should be
secured or have non-slip cushions under them. Consider the dangers
of having a child on the top of a bunk bed—falling from a
bunk bed is one of the greatest causes of fractures and brain injury
in the home.
5.
Cords and Ties – Beware of electrical cords, curtains, window
blinds and strings or ties from clothing. Kids can easily strangle
themselves—especially babies and toddlers. Keep them tied
up and out of reach.
6.
Windows and Doors – Keep all outside windows and doors locked
at all times. Ask an adult about putting a security alarm (especially
on an upstairs window) to warn if the window or door has been opened.
7.
Guns – Guns are not a toy and should be respected. If you
ever find a gun, don’t touch it and tell an adult--ask
them to lock it up and put the keys where kids can't get it. Talk
to your parents about gun safety and the dangers of using a gun.
If you are at a friend’s house and someone brings out a gun,
say whatever you need to say to leave immediately.
1.
Electrical Outlets – Kids fingers or hand-held metal objects
should never meet an electrical outlet. Have your parents cover
them with safety caps and covers or place furniture in front of
them so the littlest ones can’t get near them. 
2.
Chemicals and Medicines – Every year over 1 million kids eat
or drink poison. If you see laundry products, cleaners, pool chemicals,
shampoo, perfumes, make-up, or something that looks dangerous, have
an adult put it in a safe place or locked in a cabinet. Always have
an adult help you take medicine. Great tasting medicines can be
very dangerous and make you very, very sick—even kill you.
For more information visit 
3.
Water – Hot water can cause serious burns. Never hop in the
tub without testing the water first; the water temperature should
not be hotter than 100 F. Be careful around other areas where there
is hot water—coffee machines or near the stove. Kids can drown
in just an inch of water. Guard washing machines, pails, tubs, and
never leave a baby unattended in a bathtub.
4.
Furniture and Rugs – Kids have been hurt or killed by the
furniture and rugs in their homes. Be sure an adult repairs broken
furniture, cover sharp corners on tables and counters with corner
cushions, keep chairs away from counters or cabinets, bolt shelves
and dressers to the wall, keep floors clear and vacuumed, and install
childproof safety latches on lower cabinet doors. Rugs should be
secured or have non-slip cushions under them. Consider the dangers
of having a child on the top of a bunk bed—falling from a
bunk bed is one of the greatest causes of fractures and brain injury
in the home. 
5.
Cords and Ties – Beware of electrical cords, curtains, window
blinds and strings or ties from clothing. Kids can easily strangle
themselves—especially babies and toddlers. Keep them tied
up and out of reach.
6.
Windows and Doors – Keep all outside windows and doors locked
at all times. Ask an adult about putting a security alarm (especially
on an upstairs window) to warn if the window or door has been opened.
7.
Guns – Guns are not a toy and should be respected. If you
ever find a gun, don’t touch it and tell an adult--ask
them to lock it up and put the keys where kids can't get it. Talk
to your parents about gun safety and the dangers of using a gun.
If you are at a friend’s house and someone brings out a gun,
say whatever you need to say to leave immediately.