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Spring Cleaning

Safety Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics

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  • Check the garage for flammable liquids such as gasoline, paint thinner, paint and cleaners. Make sure safety caps are in place and they are not near any heat sources. Keep only the amount you need to use – don't stock up on extra cans.
  • Tidy loose papers, old rags and debris in the garage that could contribute to a fire.
  • When washing the car, clean the car safety seat as well – sticky snacks, crumbs and drinks can interfere with the crotch buckle and chest clip. Use the instructions to find out how to remove the cover and clean these parts. Take the time to weigh and measure your children to make sure they still fit in the seat. Check that the shoulder straps are the right height. Be sure the seat is installed securely.
    • Yard
    • Choose nontoxic fertilizers, insecticides and gardening supplies.
    • Eliminate any standing water to prevent drowning (buckets, drums, baby pools). Remember that a young child can drown in only a few of inches of water.
    • Check the play area for sharp objects, poisonous plants and tripping hazards.
    • Install surfacing under playground equipment. Check play equipment for loose or exposed hardware, broken parts and stability. Go to www.cpsc.gov for more information.
    • If you have a pool or spa, it should be enclosed by a four-sided fence with a self-closing and self-latching gate. Learn CPR and have a phone and emergency equipment poolside.
    • Children must not be allowed to ride as passengers on lawn mowers or to be towed behind mowers in carts or trailers. They should not be permitted to play on or around the mower when it is in use or in storage.
    • Most yard cleanup tools (ladders, weed-eaters, pruning shears) are not safe for children. If your child wants to help in the yard, he or she should use tools designed for children, such as a small plastic rake, child's shovel or broom.

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