Safety is very important for toddlers. They get lots of injuries at this stage. Important means of preventing injuries in toddlers include:

• Use a car seat if required. Your child should sit in the back seat to prevent airbag injuries.
• Supervise your toddler closely while playing outside. Especially if a street, driveway or mower is nearby.
• Never leave your child unattended in the house or car.
• Supervise your toddler closely when your toddler is near any source of water (pool,pond, bathtub).
• Always check bath temperature. Turn hot water heater down to 120F.
• In the kitchen, protect from hot liquids and other hazards – teach what “hot” means.
• Safety-proof your home by getting down on your child’s level. Use socket covers over electrical outlets, use stairs gates, lock windows and store matches in a locked place.
• Place all toxic substances (medications, poisons, cleaners) out of reach and preferably in a locked cabinet, not under the kitchen sink.
• Do not refer to medicine as candy.
• Supervise and select play areas with soft ground cover and safe equipment.
• Avoid small, round pieces of food, such as hot dogs, candy, nuts, popcorn, grapes and uncooked vegetables.
• Do not allow lollipops or similar objects in the mouth when walking or running.
• Select large, sturdy toys without sharp edges nor small parts.
• Store all dangerous tools and equipment in locked cabinet.
• Teach never to go with a stranger.
• Teach name and phone number and to ask for help from appropriate people.