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Common Household Baby Killers

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There are dangers all around your home, here is a list of some of the most common dangers in your families home, we are going to list off some that you will find in your kitchen, laundry room and closet.We will work on others rooms in your home in future issues of HomeFront publications.

Kitchen

Alcoholic beverages, dishwater detergents, oven cleaners,vitamins, any cleaning products or detergents, furniture polish, ammonia, bleach, sharp knives, and matches.

In the Bathroom

Aftershave lotion, aspirin, makeup, drain cleaner, hair spray, iodine, laxatives, mouthwash, perfume, toilet bowl cleaner.

In the bedroom, den, home office, or living room.

Correction fluid, mothballs, room deodorizer, tobacco, many common household plants, such as holly, mistletoe, poinsettia, and english ivy (check you local poison control center for a complete list).

In the garage or basement

Anti-freeze, fertilizer, gasoline, insecticides, batteries, motor oil, paint, paint thinner, weed killer, and windshield-washer solution.

Vicky WAU

Source: A Guide for Parents.

Skin Burn Definitions

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- First degree burns involve the upper layer of skin. Skin may be red and swollen.

- Second degree burns involve deeper skin layers. Skin may have blisters.

- Third degree burns involve all layers of the skin.

If you or your baby get a second or third degree burn, go to the nearest emergency facility. If your baby receives a minor first degree burn, remove all clothing covering the burned skin. Run cold water over the skin for 15 – 25 minutes. Don’t use ice or butter, it makes the injury worse. Even if is seems minor its always best to call your doctor.

Lunchbox Time

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From the time you make your child’s school lunch till the time they eat it chances are a few hours have elapsed. These tips will help keep your child’s lunchbox food poisoning free.

Keep your prep area and your child’s lunchbox clean

Pack hot foods in airtight containers

When including perishable foods like Eggs, Tuna etc. include a frozen icepack. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches don’t need to be kept cold.

Have your child toss out all perishable foods that they don’t eat at lunchtime.

WAU

Child Proofing your home

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Just recently my 19-month-old daughter began exploring into our kitchen cabinets and grabbing at things on top of the counters. So being a new mommy I had to go out and purchase some things to baby proofing my house. Here are some things you can use for baby proofing your cabinets:

Cabinet Side Locks – Which are great for cabinets side by side.

Draw Cabinet Locks- Keeps your draws closed.

My daughter has already discovered that she can open the refrigerator door. She has seen me go in many times and it has sparked her curiosity. Even though you might not think it is dangerous for them to be in there it can cause a big mess for you to clean up.

All household cleaners and poisons should be kept in a cupboard that is high enough that the baby cannot reach it. Even dish soap can be very dangerous. Also, lighters and matches should be kept up where children cannot reach them

Post the phone numbers for the fire department, ambulance, and poison control by your telephone. If an emergency arises, you do not want to waste precious time looking for a phone number. You can also get stickers from your local fire department to put on the child’s window so they can locate them easily.

I hope these tips come in handy as you try to baby proof your home. Remember. No safe measures can replace supervision.

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