Home Safety Checklist • Back to Keeping Kids Safe
	Bedroom Crib meets safety standards No bumper pads or toys in the crib that can be used to climb Mobile out of reach Always keep one hand on child while on change table Diaper pail and changing supplies out of reach Window blind cords secured out of reach Locks on bedroom doors can be opened from outside Guardrails on all upper bunks (No child under six years on upper bunks)
	Bathroom Child always supervised while in the bathroom and bathtub Always run cold water before hot and always turn cold water off last Bath water temperature always checked with elbow before putting child in Expired medicines returned to the pharmacy Slip free surface in tub Bathroom door kept closed to keep children out Locked bathroom door can be opened from outside Stored out of reach: medicines electrical appliances sharp objects personal care products garbage To the top
	Indoor Play Areas Toy cautions: no small pieces that can cause choking no sharp corners or edges no joints that can pinch finders painted with non-toxic paint no broken toys Toys put away to avoid dangers on the floor Remove batteries from toys in storage Toys are age appropriate To the top
	Kitchen Child always supervised while in kitchen Safety latches on cabinets and drawers High chair has wide base and harness Pot handles turned inward on the stove Cooking pots have proper fitting lids Oven mitts are kept close to cooking area No placemats or tablecloths Food treats and attractive items stored away from the stove Working fire extinguisher available Stored out of reach: cleaners and chemicals vitamins and medicine knives and sharp utensils matches plastic bags and plastic wrap glass and breakables small appliances garbage To the top
	General Living Areas Sharp edges on furniture padded Bookshelves and tall furniture fastened to wall Window blind cords secured out of reach Small rugs or runners tacked down or slip free Working smoke detectors on each floor (Check batteries) Working carbon monoxide detectors (Check batteries) Make a fire escape plan and practice it TV and electrical equipment stored securely Safety rails or screens on fireplaces and woodstoves Chimney inspected and cleaned every year Guns stored unloaded in locked cases with ammunition stored separately Stored out of reach: heavy or breakable objects plants ashtrays/cigarette butts/cigarettes coins balloons wire clothes hangers purses To the top
	Stairs and Railings Safety gates at the top and bottom of all stairways (top gate must be approved for use on stairs) No loose carpeting, toys or uneven steps Stairs well lit Protective walls and railings on stairs, porches and balconies To the top
	Electrical Outlets and Fixtures Unused outlets covered with safety plugs on: wall outlets extension cords power bars Switches and outlets have cover plates Electrical cords out of reach but never under rugs or stapled to baseboards Extension cords kept to a minimum All sockets in light fixtures have bulbs in place To the top
	Windows Windows above the first floor secured Chains and cords on blinds and curtains out of reach Chains at the base of vertical blinds removed To the top
	Outdoor Areas of the Home Always supervise children in water or near water (pools, streams, puddles, etc.) Children always supervised while outdoors Gardening tools and chemicals locked in shed or garage Home play structures inspected regularly and promptly fixed Keep outdoor play areas separate form lane ways and street traffic Propane canisters are stored outside in a secure and well-ventilated area Outdoor pool has a fence with a self-locking/self-latching gate To the top