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1 <br /> 15 <br /> WATCH OUT .1 <br /> KEEP YOUR BABY SAFE , <br /> BABYPROOF YOUR HOUSE ! <br /> To get an idea of what the world looks like to your <br /> baby,get down on the floor and look around!Don't <br /> things look big and exciting? Wouldn't you be <br /> tempted to explore? No wonder your baby tries to <br /> satisfy her curiosity and touches everything! Now <br /> that she is getting better at moving around, it's a <br /> good time to babyproof your home. <br /> • Make sure there are no sharp edges on furni- • Place safety gates at the top or bottom of stairs. <br /> ture or loose cords dangling from lamps. <br /> • Open only those windows that are out df your <br /> • Keep pot handles turned so they don't hang baby's reach. If you must open low windows, <br /> over the stove front or sides. open them only a little to make sure your baby <br /> • Insert plastic safety caps in all unused electric can't fall out. <br /> outlets. • Lock all medicines in a medicine cabinet out <br /> • Keep drawers and cabinet doors shut. of reach. <br /> • Unplug appliances when not in use. • Remove all cleaning aids (detergents, am- <br /> • Remove all plastic bags, especially ones from monia,etc.)from under the sink and move to a <br /> dry cleaning stores. Throw them away or put high shelf or locked cabinet. <br /> them out of your baby's reach. • <br /> Keep cosmetic and beauty items out of your <br /> • Don't leave uninflated or burst toy balloons baby's reach. <br /> around. Your baby will try to swallow them. • Ensure that drapery or venetian blind cords <br /> • Check the house for small objects like buttons, are kept out of your baby's reach. <br /> coins, needles, rubber bands, bottle tops, and <br /> razor blades. Put them in a safe place. <br /> In case of emergency,you and your family should know the phone numbers of the <br /> nearest hospital, and the fire and police departments. Make a list of phone <br /> numbers and keep it in a handy place. <br /> Safety information on babypruofing your home is available from the U.S. Con- <br /> sumer Product Safety Commission,Washington,D.C. 20207.You can also call their <br /> toll free Hotline for Consumer Product Safety Information: 1-800-638-2772. (In <br /> certain counties,you may not need to dial the I before the 800. Check your local <br /> operator.) <br />