How to Keep Your Children Safe

Protecting children from danger tops the list of a parent's priorities. Knowing how to keep them safe also ranks as highly important. Teach kids the dangers associated with fire, water and other perils. Keep your children safe by educating them about preventive ways to avoid dangers and by practicing routine safety measures. Read on to learn how to keep your children safe.

Instructions

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  Teach children about fire-related danger. Don't let them play with matches, candles or lighters. Map out a home-based fire escape plan and practice it with kids. Contact the local Fire Department for other fire prevention safety tips.

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  Enroll children in swimming lessons, a good way to teach them about water safety. Remember that kids who learn to swim generally know how to avoid dangerous water-related situations as well.

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  Learn CPR. This training is essential for parents with children who have access to pools or spas. Tap into CPR courses offered free of charge or at nominal prices at community-based agencies including nonprofit organizations.

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  Buckle up children in infant seats, convertible, booster and seat belts according to their age and weight. Avoid common safety belt mistakes such as moving children from infant seats to seat belts too soon and securing children in car seats incorrectly. Visit a car seat inspection station to ensure proper use of the seat.

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  Monitor a child's Internet use. Set up strict rules around online activity and regularly review a child's email. Tell children not to personally meet anyone they contact through the Internet and to avoid giving strangers identifying information such as a phone number or a home address.