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Here\u2019s a guide to keeping your home safe from the moment <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span> arrives:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Remember the basics:<\/strong> Make sure you have a functioning fire extinguisher, smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make sure some things are off limits:<\/strong> Cover electrical outlets, put safety gates at the top and bottom of your stairs, and put dangerous substances like paint, detergent, or medication on a high or locked shelf.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reorganize your kitchen:<\/strong> Put safe items like plastic containers, paper towels, and sponges on lower shelves and anything sharp where <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span> can\u2019t reach. Unplug appliances when you aren\u2019t using them and keep cords on the counter. Consider plastic latches for cabinets or covers for stove knobs so <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they cannot <\/span>play with fire!<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Watch out for food items:<\/strong> Food may seem safe, albeit messy, but food-related choking hazards are serious. Ditto for pet food!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Secure your furniture:<\/strong> Any table or chair with a sharp corner should be covered with a cushioned guard. Mount any shelves, frames, and TVs so they won\u2019t fall and make sure the cords for your window blinds are out of reach.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hide little items that <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span> could swallow:<\/strong> Paper clips, thumbtacks, loose change, and more. Don\u2019t forget to move liquids like shampoo, makeup, and alcohol where <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they can\u2019t<\/span> get to them.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ensure water safety:<\/strong> In most states, securing your pool is required. If not, consider a secure pool fence that stays locked 100% of the time. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Take a little time during your pregnancy to look around your house in the mindset of a crawling or walking toddler. 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