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Child Safety Tips for in Home Safety and Child Abduction Prevention

What is the number one killer of America’s children? Disease? Suicide? Acts of violence? Each year, more children die from unintentional injuries than any other reason, and the sad thing is, it is estimated that over 90 percent of these deaths could be avoided by preventative measures. There are a number of child safety tips available, some even in the form of checklists that can assist you in preventing unintentional injuries in your home and ensure child safety measures are being taken. Listed below are some child safety tips you can use in the initial childproofing of your home, and also tips for preventing child abduction. There has been intensive research on the prevention of child abduction, and it is well worth the time and effort to educate your children on how to recognize danger signals and ways to escape possible danger. These lists are simply starting points and you should research both topics thoroughly to provide the best prevention measures possible. As a homeschool instructor it falls to you alone to teach these important lessons.

Home Child Safety Tips:

Changing table should have a belt to keep baby from rolling off
The slots of baby’s crib should not be more than 2 3/8 inches apart.
Do you have plug protectors in every unused outlet?
Check that all prescription drugs and over the counter medications are not in reach of children
Check the temperature of your hot water heater and make sure it is under 120 degrees
Did you know certain houseplants are poisonous if eaten?

Child Abduction Prevention Tips

Children should never answer the door if they are home alone
Not go into anyone’s home unless parents or caregivers know where they are
Children must be reminded never to take candy or gifts from strangers
Children should never walk up to a car or person to help give them directions
Teach young children its ok to tell another adult “NO” to something they know is wrong
Do not allow your children to wear clothing with their name on it- children trust people who call them by name
Children need to understand that police are their friends, and whenever they think something is suspicious they can ask them for help
Keep an up to date record on your child including fingerprints, photographs, and dental records