86 s a f e t y
To help your child identify dangers
Warn your child about hazards such as fires, hot pans, and wet floors.
Place a marker, like a mat, to help him know how close he can come.
Sonu, the fire is hot.
Stop at the edge of the
mat so you don’t get
too close.
Now the fire
is out and
the ashes are
cool, Sonu.
You can walk
by here now.
To help your child move safely when the ground is not flat
Make the floor as even as
you can by fixing holes and
bumps.
Now it will be
safer to walk
here.
Put railings next to stairs inside
and outside your home. Put a
gate across the stairway until he
can crawl or walk up and down
safely.
These are a few examples. You will find
your own safety problems and solutions in
your home. For more information about helping your child move about
safely, see Chapter 10 on “Movement.”
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