Perfectly Safe Home

by Jeanne Miller

Overview

The Perfectly Safe Home offers practical advice from a child safety expert.

From the leader in the child safety field, comes The Perfectly Safe Home—an essential reference for concerned parents of infants to seven-year-olds, covering general safety procedures and practices as well as specific devices and do-it-yourself techniques for creating a child-proof home.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780671705800
Publisher:	Touchstone
Publication date:	06/15/1991
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Jeanne Miller is the author of Perfectly Safe Home, a Simon & Schuster book.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part I: Childproofing Your Home

1. The Perfectly Safe Family

When Accidents happen Most

Protecting Your child Through Each Stage of Development

Eliminating the Dangers of Your Child

Thinking Safety

Childproofing Your Home

Electrical Safety

Door and Entryway Safety

Window Safety

A 12-Point Furniture Checklist

Stairs and Hallways

Laundry Room, Basement, and Sewing Room

Household Safety for Every Room

Firearms

Emergency Phone List

3. Nursery Safety

The Ideal Nursery

Nursery Furnishings and Accessories

Sleepwear, Bedding, and Decorative Fabrics

4. Bathroom Safety

Bathing

The Toilet

The Sink

Cabinets and Closets

More Bathroom Safety Tips

5. Kitchen Safety

The Stove and Oven

Appliance Safety in General

Safe Storage

Cooking and Dining Safety

Part II: Safety in Your Home

Selecting Safe Baby Furniture and Equipment

Carriages and Strollers

Changing Tables

Child Carrier Seats and infant Seats

Backpack and Sling-Style Child Carriers

Cradles and Bassinets

Cribs and Mattresses

Walkers

Security Gates

High Chairs and Hook-On Chairs

Playpens

7. Playing It Safe with Toys

Under 3 Years Old

Under 7 Years Old

Beware of Balloons

The Proper Care of Toys

Consumer's Guide to Selecting Toys

8. Babysitters

9. Fire Safety

All about Fire Extinguishers

Fire-Prevention Tips

Smoke Detectors

Your Family's Fire Escape Plan

10. First Aid

You First-Aid Kit

First Aid and CPR Instruction

First-Aid Books and Charts

Know Who and How to Call for Help

11. Poisons

Harmful Household Products

Poison-Prevention Tips

House and Garden Plants

Be Prepared

If a Poisoning Occurs

Part III: Safety Outside Your Home

12. Yard Safety

Inspect Your Yard

Fences

Swing Sets and Play Yards

Sandboxes

Other Areas of Your Yard

13. Playing it Safe Outdoors

Sun Safety

The Heat of the Day

Beating the Bugs

Water Safety

Cycling Safety

Rolling Skates

Sleds, Toboggans, and Snow Disks

14. Traveling Safety

Strollers and Carriages

Backpacks and Sling Carriers

Automobile Safety

Living Away from Home

Appendixes

A.

Harmful House and Garden Plants and Trees

B.

Harmful House Hold Products

C.

American Association of Poison Control Centers

D.

The Perfectly Safe Library

E.

Resources for Child-Safety Information

F.

Vital Statistics

Bibliography

Index

What People are Saying About This

Mark D. Widome

The book for parents seeking an in-depth guide to home safety....provides both common sense and fresh insights....of interest to new and experienced parents alike.
—(Mark D. Widome, M.D., Chariman, Committee of Injury and Poison Prevention, American Academy of Pediatrics)

Introduction

As New parents your child is the most precious thing in the world to you, and the most vulnerable of human beings. From infancy through his preschool years you must be ever vigilant in protecting your child from potential hurts and upsets.
This book is dedicated to helping you keep your child out of harm's way. The task may seem overwhelming at times when you realize that tiny fingers, for instance, are fair game for doors that pinch, stoves that burn, and glass that cut or scratch tender skin. In fact, many of the objects and furnishings you take for granted around your house--in the kitchen, the bathroom, the family room, and even your own backyard-- can be hidden perils for your child.
In infancy, your child is completely helpless. As she grows and develops, she acquires a powerful natural drive to touch, to taste, to try, and to discover new things about the world around her. As her world expands, the risks multiply. The more you know about the potential hazards in what you may have formerly thought of as your "safe" house, the better prepared you will be to protect your child.
You may already be aware of some of the precautions noted in this book; others you may never have anticipated. I hope that these tips and reminders will help you protect your child from a fearful experience, unnecessary tears, a painful hurt, or a life-threatening danger.
By putting this advice into practice, you will reap added benefits: You will become less apprehensive about bringing up your baby, you will feel more relaxed and self-assured about the process, and you will be better able to enjoy your child...knowing he or she is perfectly safe. --Jeanne E. Miller