It’s time to childproof your home. Your baby is getting more mobile now and can get into things that are dangerous. Look everywhere for small items your baby can choke on and remove them. This is particularly difficult if you have older children who have toys with tiny parts. Avoid smothering possibilities by removing pillows and soft bedding from the crib. Remove all plastic bags. Prevent burns by turning pot handles toward the back of the stove. Turn the temperature of your water heater down to 120 degrees. Lock up matches and lighters. Put knives out of reach. Put medicines, cosmetics, cleaning agents, anything poisonous in a locked cabinet. Put safety gates around stairs. Make sure the paint and furniture in your house is non-toxic. Remove poisonous houseplants. Consult the Consumer Product Safety Commission for more information http://www.cpsc.gov.

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