Tips Page

Child safety is a priority at Lewis & McAtee P.C. From time to time, we will offer different safety tips, which should help keep your child safe and healthy.

Ten Quick Child-Safety Tips

1. Put gates at the top of stairs, and ensure that the gates are always in use.
2. When cooking, try and use the back hob-rings of your cooker, and make sure pot and pan handles are not sticking out.
3. Fit safety catches on windows to prevent children from falling out.
4. Check your smoke alarm at least twice a year to make sure it is working.
5. Keep garden tools locked away in a shed or cupboard.
6. Place plants, plastic bags, candy, coins and hot drinks on high counters, tables or surfaces.
7. Get the best infant car seat you can afford, and learn to use it correctly; check reviews in consumer magazines to compare brands. And remember, babies and children must ride in the back seat. If your car has air bags, this is even more critical.
8. Never leave your baby or toddler alone in the bath. Young children can drown in just five centimeters of water.
9. Keep household chemicals and medicine up high and out of the reach of children.
10. Check play equipment regularly for loose nuts and bolts.