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•Put away anything the child can easily damage or that can hurt him.
•Make sure furniture is stable and secure
• Use safety gates on stairways and porches.
• Block the way to open, unguarded windows. Fasten screens. Do not leave curtain or blind cords hanging freely, as they may cause strangulation.
• Cover electric plugs.
• Keep all medicines and poisons (like cleaning products) in a locked cabinet.
• Teach your child how to climb up and go down stairs safely.
• Make safe play areas and provide safe toys.
• Words won't always stop your child from doing something unsafe. Take firm action to stop the toddler. Then tell her why you did it.
In what ways can parents keep the environment more safe and better?