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deadly if swallowed.
l Make
sure that cribs have a snug fitting mattress and narrowly spaced slats. Keep all cords and
strings, including blinds and curtain cords, out and away from cribs.
l
Never let children play with plastic bags.
l
Never allow children to fall asleep with bottles in mouths.
l Help
prevent poisoning by keeping all cleaning supplies, chemicals, medicines and cosmetics out
of reach or in child-proof cabinets.
l
Install smoke detectors and check batteries twice a year.
l Hold
a mock fire drill with your grandchildren-- plan escape routes and arrange for a safe
meeting place outside in case of fire.
l
Never leave small children alone in or near water - including bathtubs, pools.
Personal Safety
Teach your grandchildren the following
personal safety musts:
l To
memorize their full name, address and phone number, including area code, state and zip
code.
l How
to use the telephone, how to make calls to the operator and how to dial emergency numbers.
l That
a stranger is someone they and you do not know well.
l
Never to enter a stranger's car or home.
l To
keep the doors locked and only admit authorized people to their home.
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