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1 <br /> 15 <br /> 1A ir C) Tirl, <br /> EEP 0 AB SAFE <br /> A YP OOF OU OUSE <br /> ■ <br /> ■ <br /> _ I <br /> ■ <br /> To get an idea of ghat the world looks like to your <br /> baby, get down on the floor and look aroundl 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. y <br /> * Open only those windows that are out of your <br /> * Keep pot handles turned so they don't hang baby's reach. I# you us <br /> over the stave front or i Y Y must open low windows, <br /> sides. open them only a little to make sure your baby <br /> * Insert plastic safety caps in all unused electric can't fail out. <br /> outlets. <br /> * 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 nes from mania,etc.) from under the sink and move to a <br /> g p y - <br /> high shelf or locked cabinet. <br /> dry cleaning stores. Throw them away or put g <br /> them out of your baby's reach. • Keep cosmetic and beauty items out of your <br /> * Don`t leave unintlated or burst toy balloons baby's reach. <br /> around. Your baby will try to swallow them. <br /> * 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 1 before the 800. check your local <br /> operator.) <br />