Securely lock up or keep out of reach anything likely to be dangerous in the hands of a
child:
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toxins (e.g., fertilizers)
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medicines
power tools
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electrical appliances
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cleaning solutions and powders
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cover electric wall sockets
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kitchen knives
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Secure and block dangerous stairwells, second floor screenless windows and glass doors.
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Fence in yards and remove dangerous equipment from your yard.
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Supervise children's play outside the home, especially if your house is on a busy street.
- Supervise your child's play with younger brothers and sisters.
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Children should wear bike helmets when bicycling.
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Be careful with house plants. Some common varieties are poisonous (e.g., Poinsettia, Diffenbachia, Philodendron).
Home First-Aid Kit
Every home needs a first aid kit for the unexpected injury. Some basic suggestions are made below to assist your preparation of this kit.
You will want to prepare two kits - one for your automobile and one for the home. You can place these items in a small storage box such as a tackle box or a small sewing box.
Equipment
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Sterile gauze pads (large and small)
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Telfa pads (or nonstick bandage)
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Gauze bandages (sterile 2x2 & 4x4)
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Paper tape or waterproof plastic tape
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Bandaids (all 3 sizes)
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Elastic bandage (3 inches and 4-6 inches wide)
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Tweezers
Scissors
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Thermometer
Medicines
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Acetaminophen
Syrup of Ipecac (one bottle per child/note expiration date)
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Hydrogen peroxide (or antiseptic wipes)
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Sunscreen agents
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Meat tenderizer (unseasoned)
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Benedryl (liquid form)
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