• Choking hazards are a still a danger for toddlers.  Keep an eye out for small beads, coins, larger pieces of food etc.
• Toddlers should remain rear facing in the car seat as long as possible, preferably until age 2.  
• Make sure that all outlets have protective plugs. 
• Secure all cleaning supplies and medications in upper cabinets with cabinet locks.
• Toddlers love to climb.  Be aware that they can and do, push chairs up to counters and can easily get onto your countertops.  Make sure that dressers, bookshelves, and other furniture is secured to the wall with furniture straps.
• Keep all glass/crystal picture frames in a secure place where children cannot reach them.  Remember than frames can fall/break and children can easily get injured.
• Keep children safe around bodies of water.
• Never leave your child unattended while he/she is in the bath.
• Keep stairs gated for the safety of your toddler.

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