Cup Cozy Pillow (Brown)- The world's BEST cup holder! Keep your drinks close and prevent spills. Use it anywhere-Couch, floor, bed, man cave, car, RV, park, beach and more!

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Watch where you're putting your feet while carrying your baby. It's easy to trip over something like a toy. Toddlers will play with anything they can reach, so keep matches and lighters out of young children's sight and reach. Stay with your child when they're eating. Encourage them to sit still while they eat, as running around while eating could make them choke.

If you use a bath seat, remember that it's not a safety device. You still need to stay with your baby all the time. Work out an escape plan for your family and tell your children what to do in case of a fire. Practise the plan regularly. Carry on using safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs until your infant is at least 2 years old.

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Use a kettle with a short or curly flex to stop it hanging over the edge of the work surface, where it could be grabbed. If you have an open fireplace, always use a fireguard that encloses the whole fireplace and make sure it's attached to the wall. Do not place anything on it or hang things from it. Here's how to protect your baby or toddler from some of the commonest accidents that affect young children. Choking If you get your baby a walker, make sure it complies with British Standard BS EN 1273:2005. Older walkers may tip over more easily and harm your baby.

Keep e-cigarettes and their refills out of sight and reach of babies and toddlers. Nicotine is poisonous and can be very dangerous for young children. Baths are the commonest place for babies and young children to drown. Stay with your baby or toddler the whole time they're in the bath. Never leave them for a moment, even if there's an older brother or sister in the bath with them. Babies can drown in as little as 5cm (2 inches) of water. Drowning is one of the commonest causes of child death – it's often silent, so you won't necessarily hear any noise or struggle. A baby's skin burns more easily than an adult's. This means you need to take extra care to avoid burns and scalds. Use safety glass at a low level, such as in doors and windows. This shatters less easily than normal glass. Look for the British Standards (BS) kitemark.Domestic fires are a significant risk to children. Smoke from a fire can kill a child in a few minutes. Cooking appliances, electrical equipment and cigarettes are common causes. Keep toys and garden play equipment well away from washing lines, so that children cannot stand on them and reach the line.

Extinguish and dispose of cigarettes, cigars and pipes carefully, particularly at night or if you are tired. Keep button batteries well away from babies and small children, as they can cause severe internal burns if swallowed. Keep small, silver button batteries well away from small children. As well as being a choking hazard, they can cause severe internal burns if swallowed. At night, switch off electrical items before you go to bed and close all doors to contain a potential fire. If the gaps between banisters or balcony railings are more than 6.5cm (2.5 inches) wide, cover them with boards or safety netting.When you've finished using your iron or hair straighteners, put them out of reach while they cool down. Make sure your child cannot grab the flex while you're using them. Watch toddlers when they're in a paddling pool or playing near water. Empty the paddling pool straight after use and then store away. Food is the most common thing for babies and toddlers to choke on. Young children may also put small objects in their mouths that could cause choking.

Do not leave any type of rope or cord lying around, including dressing gown cords and drawstring bags. Fit smoke alarms on every level of your home. Test them every week and change the batteries every year. Special devices can stop doors from closing properly, preventing your child's fingers getting trapped. At night, remember to close doors to stop any potential fires from spreading. Avoid using cot bumpers in your baby's cot – they are a hazard for choking, suffocation and strangulation. See more about reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Babies and toddlers will grab at brightly coloured objects, such as mugs. If you're having a hot drink, put it down well out of reach before you hold your baby. Keep hot drinks well away from all young children. A hot drink can still scald 15 minutes after it was made.If the gaps between banisters or balcony railings are more than 6.5cm (2.5 inches) wide, cover them with boards or safety netting. Small babies may be able to squeeze their bodies through, but not their heads. Once they learn to crawl, babies may try to climb onto things, such as sofas, which increases the risk of falling. If furniture has sharp corners, use corner protectors to prevent your child from hurting their head.