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Kitchen Caution

The kitchen is the most dangerous room in the house. Make yours safer by using cabinet latches and locks, drawer and appliance locks, burner covers and knob locks. Also: Never hold your baby while handling hot liquid, like coffee.

• Secure stoves, as they can tip over, and always watch your child while you’re cooking. Position pans on back burners with handles turned in.
• Keep a Class C fire extinguisher near the kitchen (and on each level of the home).
• Store cleaning products in their original container in a locked cabinet away from food.
• Keep knives, scissors, plastic bags, matches and plastic wrap in a locked, high cabinet.
• Don’t leave a stool or chair next to the stove or cabinets—your child could use it for climbing.
• Don’t store medications in the kitchen or with food.
• Use a high chair with a wide base, and waist and crotch straps that are separate from the tray. Always strap your baby into the high chair, and never leave her unattended.

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