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September is Baby Safety Month

by Sarah Gilbert (Subscribe to Sarah Gilbert's posts)
Aug 31st 2004 1:17PM

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Filed under: Health & Safety: Babies, Development/Milestones: Babies

safety gateSeptember is "Baby Safety Month," and according to the authors of The Baby Rules, the five most dangerous areas of your house are:

  1. The Dishwasher: Full of sharp spikes, an empty dishwasher is not a safe place to play

  2. Older Children's Toys: When siblings are playing together, monitor their activities so babies don't get toys for children over three.

  3. Plastic spoons: Disposably spoons can break, causing choking hazards or other injuries.

  4. Antique furniture: Old high chairs and toys don't meet safety standards and could have lead-based paint.

  5. Baby Oil: If the baby drinks oil, it could be fatal.

The press release highlights five more dangers. Keep your baby safe this September - and all the time.

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12-18-2005 @ 6:50PM

DeAnn said...

I honestly can't believe those are the top 5!! Baby oil is more dangerous than knives?

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