Toddler Tip of the Day

At the beach, if your child is using inflatables, make sure they are being supervised. The inflatable should also be secured to the shoreline, ideally held by an adult. Remember, an inflatable can be easily blown away from the shore even with a slight breeze.From: Raising Kids.co.uk

Use a safe crib with a snug fitting mattress that cannot get pulled away from the corners. You should not be able to fit more than two fingers between the edge of the mattress and the crib.

From: ParentingToddlers.com

Do not place hot fluids on tablecloths in case the child pulls on the tablecloth.
From: ParentingToddlers.com

Do not offer hard candy, nuts or popcorn to children under age four.  Cut grapes, hot dogs, carrots and such into small pieces to avoid choking.
From: WCCIP.org

The holidays are a good time to test your smoke alarm and change the batteries.
From: Lil’ Fingers

Talk with your children about eating candy before they get home.  You should inspect the candy before they eat it. If you are not going out trick or treating with your child, buy them some of their favorite candy to eat along the way.
From: TheFamilyCorner.com

Statistically, Halloween is the most dangerous day of the year for children to walk. In fact, kids are four times as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other night of the year.
From: iVillage.com

Encourage your toddler not to put pencils or crayons in his mouth when coloring or drawing.
From: CDC: Child Development

The most commmon poisons for small children are Cosmetics, Cleaning Substances, Pain Medicine, Coins, Thermometers, Plants, Diaper Care products, Cough/Cold Medicines, Pesticides and Vitamins.
From: OurChildrensWellness.net