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Fire Prevention for Babies At Home

By installing smoke alarms on every level of your home and in every sleeping area, you can dramatically decrease the chances of dying in a home fire.

Prepare your home for an emergency, and have an escape plan to ensure that everyone gets out safely. There are also precautions you can take while cooking and heating so you can keep your entire family safe.

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In the bedroom:

  • Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside of each sleeping area, and in each bedroom.
  • Make and practice a fire escape plan that includes at least two ways out of every room. Designate one person to get the infant out safely.
  • Place space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can catch fire (like curtains, furniture or papers). Always turn off space heaters when leaving the room or going to bed.

Around the house:

  • Avoid leaving the kitchen unattended while cooking, and never leave your baby alone while you are cooking.
  • Avoid plugging several appliance cords into the same electrical socket.

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Safety Tools

There are many tools that parents can use to help to keep their babies safe from injuries. Many of them are affordable and can be found at many stores.

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