Children aged one to three move quickly without fully understanding danger. A safety plan should cover the home, lift, corridor, street, and transport the family actually uses. No device replaces close supervision and consistent routines.
Key takeaways
- 01
Medicines, chemicals, small batteries, and sharp items locked
- 02
Windows, balconies, stairs, and tip-over furniture checked
- 03
One adult assigned before leaving
1. Inspect the home from the floor up
Kneel at child height to see outlets, blind cords, button batteries, medicines, chemicals, and small objects. Check windows, balconies, stairs, tip-over furniture, and water containers. Move hazards out of reach and use suitable locks, then inspect again after home changes.
2. Create a leaving-home routine
Before opening the door, adults state who holds the child's hand or carries them. At lifts and parking areas, do not let the child run ahead even briefly. The adult responsible for the child should not simultaneously use a phone, carry too much, or handle payment while crossing.
3. Plan for the transport you actually use
For cars or taxis, use an appropriate child restraint installed as directed. If the family commonly uses a motorbike, seek local safety and clinical advice about options and do not treat holding a child as protection. Keep an alternative for heavy rain, flooding, or a tired driver.
Practical checklist
- Medicines, chemicals, small batteries, and sharp items locked
- Windows, balconies, stairs, and tip-over furniture checked
- One adult assigned before leaving
- Hand-holding rule in parking areas and crossings
- Child restraint suitable for the vehicle
- Transport backup for rain, flooding, or late hours
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This content is for information only and does not replace medical advice. For severe symptoms, breathing difficulty, or unusual unresponsiveness, contact a local medical facility or emergency service immediately.