Baby Proofing Essentials

Sources Medically Reviewed on 09/27/2019 Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on September 27, 2019
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REFERENCES:
American Academy of Pediatrics. "Bathroom Safety," "Changing Table Safety," "Childproofing and Preventing Household Accidents," " Falls from Heights: Windows, Roofs and Balconies," "Fire Safety," "How to Buy Safe Toys," "Keep Curious Kids Safe by Poison-Proofing Your Home," "Keeping Your Grandchild Safe in Your Home," "Kitchen Safety," "New Crib Standards: What Parents Need to Know," "Poison Prevention," "Toy Box Safety."
FDA: "How to Dispose of Unused Medicine."
Injury Prevention Center. "It Only Takes a Moment."
Nemours Foundation: "Childproofing and Preventing Household Accidents," "Choosing Safe Baby Products: Gates," "Household Safety Checklists," "Household Safety: Preventing Injuries from Falling, Climbing, and Grabbing," "Preventing Strangulation and Entrapment."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. "Crib Safety Tips."
Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on September 27, 2019
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