• • • • Never leave children alone near water, including bathtubs, buckets, swimming pools, rivers, and the ocean. Learn and practice First Aid and CPR.
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      • Use child-proof fencing around all swimming pools and hot-tubs.
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      • Avoid toys for children under 3 years of age that are smaller than 2 inches long and 1 inch wide. Toys for young children should never have small or removable parts that could be choked on.
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      • Avoid window blinds with looped cords, which may cause strangulation if not stored out of children’s reach. Keep plastic bags and drawstring cords away from children.

About Falls and Other Injuries

• • • • Keep your floors free of anything that may cause tripping, such as toys, shoes, or magazines.
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      • Use stools, ladders and stepladders carefully.
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      • Make sure that your home is well lit. Use guards on windows and safety gates near stairs to keep children from falling
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      • Follow manufacturers’ instructions for storing and using lawn equipment or chemicals.
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      • Wear protective gear on eyes and ears when using power tools.
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      • Keep sharp or electronic kitchen and bathroom items out of children’s reach. Keep electric appliances away from water.