The "10 Commandments for Safe Toddler Play" from NannyJobs.org

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*** The "10 Commandments for Safe Toddler Play"  ***

"When a child reaches the toddler stage, there are a whole range of precautions that need to be taken into account in order to assure safe play times and places. Here are 10 commandments to bear in mind for keeping toddlers safe while playing.

1. Secure all Straps and Handles
2. Keep Unused Rooms Locked
3. Employ Baby Gates and Toddler-Latches
4. Secure Electrical Outlets and Cords
5. Cover or Remove Sharp Corners
6. Remove Hinged Toy Box Lids
7. Secure all Bathrooms
8. Beware of Choking/Poison/Burn/Laceration Hazards
9. Inspect/Secure Sandboxes Before Play
10. EYES ON!

Keep these 10 commandments in mind, and you will reduce the chances for a toddler in your care to be injured. An eleventh commandment would be to always keep a phone handy for a 911 call, as even the most meticulous attention to the commandments above is not going to assure 100% safety for toddlers."

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