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The batteries must be changed regularly and detectors replaced at least every 10 years (check the manufacturer’s instructions because some may recommend replacement sooner, such as seven years for a CO detector). Follow the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer.

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Install carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.

The small rubber cap that is on many door stops is a choking hazard.

Replace door stops with one piece safety door stops.

Consider the use of finger pinch guards on doors to prevent serious injuries to fingers.

Visit to check for recalls and crib safety information. Infants should sleep in cribs and not on adult beds or couches. New cribs will not have drop-side mechanisms. Crib standards have been improved so select cribs that meet current safety standards. In recent years, numerous cribs have been recalled, mainly for hazards associated with the drop-side mechanisms.

Check to make sure your crib has not been recalled.

Use sleep sacks or sleepers instead of blankets in the crib. Hand-knitted blankets could unravel, exposing a long dangerous string.

Toys that are installed on the crib slats should be secured on the wall side (the manufacturer’s instructions should be checked).

Nothing in the crib is best (except your baby)! Because of the risk of suffocation, please do not use bumper pads, pillows, stuffed animals and blankets in a crib.

Nightlights could be a hazard and some models allow easy access to the light bulb.

Nightlights are best when placed out of the reach of your baby.

Overhead lighting is best since table lamps or free-standing lamps can be pulled over by toddlers. Use surge protectors with a safety cover.

Extension cords should not be used in the nursery or throughout the house.

If an electrical item is plugged in all the time, use a “box cover” type of outlet cover to hide the plug (small and large sizes are available). Install cords and monitors at least 3 feet away from the crib. Please do not place any video monitors in the crib, on the crib, above the crib or near the crib (including wall-mounted models). Babies can reach through crib slats and pull cords into a crib.

This includes baby monitor electrical cords which are a strangulation risk. Ensure there are no electrical cords near the crib.Small removable outlet caps could be removed by toddlers and often are not replaced when the outlet is used. Note: screens will not protect a child from falls and are meant to keep bugs outside.

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Even if windows are above a child’s normal reach, a child might move a chair or toy in order to reach the window. A window stop prevents the window from opening more than a few inches (but has a release mechanism for emergency exit). Install window guards or window stops on windows.Blinds with cords are a strangulation hazard. Cordless window treatments and blinds are best.This ensures that cribs are away from window coverings and helps prevent toddlers from climbing near windows. Anchoring or tethering devices must be designed to support the weight of the unit and must be securely fastened with screws into wall studs. Even heavy pieces of furniture can become unstable if the doors or drawers are opened, pulled or climbed on. Anchor furniture and televisions to prevent serious injuries from tip-overs.Use this checklist to babyproof your nursery and other rooms in your home.

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