Safety Checklist

An easy way to get involved is to make sure your house is safe.  Print off this helpful checklist to make sure your house is safe for your growing child:

Kitchen

__Clear Counter

__Appliances away when not in use

__No loose cords

__Oven/stove locks

__Cabinets secured/cabinet locks

__Pot handles turned toward rear of stove

__Remove tablecloth

__Pet food and water out of reach/put away

__Sharp items/knives put away

__Cleaning supplies out of reach

__Electric socket covers

Bathroom

__Toilet lid lock

__Faucet cover/padding

__Hot water heater set below 120 degrees

__Appliances put away

__Medicines/cosmetics put away

__Razors out of reach

__Electric socket covers

__Non-slip tub mat

__Cleaning supplies out of reach/put away

Bedroom

__Snug-fitting crib mattress

__No pillows/stuffed animals in crib

__smoke detector

__Window blind cords out of reach

__Radiator/heater covered

__Safe toy box, no heavy lid

__Crib away from window

__Window secured, gated if above first floor

__All baby care supplies put away

__Socket covers

Living Room

__Bookcases secured to wall

__Knick-knacks and house plants out of reach

__Electric cords taped down

__Table corners padded

__Door lock out of reach

__Gates at top and bottom of stairs

__Electronic equipment out of reach

__Smoke detector

__Socket covers

Garage

__Tools out of reach

__Lock/secure toolboxes

__Put chemicals away

__Unplug electric tools and secure electric cords

__Smoke detector

__Put away lawn mowers/lawn tools

Remember: never leave your child alone.