Children's Safty

Your child’s medical condition, medications, and treatments increase his/her risk
for injury. Your child’s safety is one of the highest priorities at home. This handout provides you with important steps to protect your child and avoid injury.

Fall Precaution
Follow these precautions to protect your child from falling down.

• Keep the floor free of harmful objects and toys at all times to avoid slipping
and falling.

• Avoid loose slippers or shoes. Do not let your child walk barefooted.

• Make sure that the lights are on while your child is moving around the house.

Keep a night light or a lamp next to your child’s bed.

• Be careful while your child climbs the stairs.