Child Safety Checklist

House

Bathroom

Bathtub Safety and Drowning Prevention

Water Temperature Control (120°F max)

General Home

Cabinet and Drawer Locks

Cord Management (All Electronics)

Electrical Outlet Covers

Floor Lamp Tip-Over

Plant Accessibility

Sharp Corner Protection

Small Object Choking Hazards

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Space Heater Placement

Stairway Gates

Window Blind Cord Safety

Kitchen/Dining

High Chair Restraints

Nursery/Bedroom

Baby Monitor Cord Placement

Crib Safety

• Crib slat spacing (max 2 3/8 inches)

• Fixed side rails

• Firm mattress, tight fit

• No loose bedding, pillows, toys

• No drop-side cribs

• Soft Bedding and Sleep Positioners

Car

Child Car Seat Safety

Rear-Facing Car Seat

Installed in Back Seat

Proper Installation (less than 1 inch movement)

Correct Harness Position

House

Bathroom

Bathroom Door Barriers

Bathtub Spout Covers

Hair Dryer Electrical Hazards

Toilet Locks

Dining Room/Living Room

Blind Cord and Curtain Safety

Fireplace and Heater Guards

Furniture Anchoring

Tablecloth and Runner Pull-Down Hazards

Window Locks and Window Guards

General House

Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer

Chemical and Detergent Storage

Coin and Button Choking Hazards

Doorknob Covers and Room Access

Food Choking Hazards (Grapes, Hot Dogs)

Medication in Purses/Bags

Stair Gates (top and bottom)

Kitchen

Dishwasher Detergent Pods

Oven and Stove Knob Covers

Refrigerator and Freezer Locks

Yard

General Yard Safety

Balcony Access

Deck Railing Spacing

Grill Placement and Barriers

Pool Fencing and Gates

Gate Alarms

Self-Closing, Self-Latching Gates

Car

Car Safety

Car Seat Harness and Installation

Child Lock Activation

Convertible Car Seat (rear-facing until age 2)

Window Lock Controls

House

Bathroom/Medicine Cabinet

Medicine and Vitamin Storage

Medicine Cabinet Organization

Bedroom

Bunk Bed Falls

Garage/Workshop

Paint and Solvents

Paint Chips

Tool and Workshop Security

General House

Appliance Cords and Power Strips

Door Knob Covers and Locks

Enhanced Window Security

Furniture and TV Tip-Over Hazards

Matches and Lighter Access

Pet Food and Water Bowls

Poisonous Plants (Indoor)

Scissors and Sharp Tools

Space Heater Auto-Shutoff

Weapon Storage and Gun Safes

Kitchen

Kitchen Appliance Tip-Overs

Knife Block Security

Microwave Locks

Laundry Room

Detergent Pod Security

Washer and Dryer Locks

Yard

General Yard Safety

Bird Bath Tip-Over

Decorative Lighting

Driveway and Backup Camera Awareness

Garden Statuary

Grills and Outdoor Cooking Equipment

Lawn Mower and Garden Tool Storage

Outdoor Stairs Without Railings

Poisonous Plants (Outdoor)

Porch Railings

Playground Equipment Safety

Playground Equipment Surfacing

Proper Equipment Spacing

Safe Surface Materials

Trampoline Safety

Car

Car Safety

Forward-Facing Car Seat (after age 2)

Height and Weight Limits Compliance

LATCH or Seat Belt Installation

House

Bathroom

Iron and Hair Styling Tools

Bedroom/General Living Areas

Candles and Oil Diffusers

Cordless Window Coverings

E-Cigarettes and Vaping Devices

Exercise Equipment

High-Mounted Cord Cleats

Magnets (Rare Earth/Neodymium)

Plastic Bags and Dry Cleaning Bags

String and Ribbon Toy Hazards

Kitchen

Alcohol Storage

Knife Block and Sharp Kitchen Tools

Yard

General Yard Safety

Outdoor Pesticides and Fertilizers

Proper Equipment Installation

Swing Set Safety Zones

Water Feature Security

GFCI Protection

Pond Covers and Fencing

Car

Car Safety

Booster Seat Readiness Assessment

Height Requirements (4'9" minimum)

Proper Seat Belt Positioning

House

Bathroom/Personal Care

Makeup (Sharing/Infection)

General House

Dryer Vent Cleaning

Headphone Volume Levels

Ladder Safety

Internet Safety and Device Access

Camera and Microphone Permissions

Cybersecurity Basics

Identity Theft Prevention

In-App Purchases

Internet Safety Education

Location Sharing Settings

Online Predator Awareness

Parental Controls Setup

Password Security

Phone and Email Privacy

Phishing Scam Recognition

Posture and Device Use

Privacy Protection

Screen Time Limits

Social Media and Cyberbullying

Stranger Danger Online

Kitchen Best Practices

Cutting Board Stability

Food Cross-Contamination

Garbage Disposal Safety

Grease Fire Response

Knife Safety Training

Microwave Safety Rules

Oven Mitt Use

Pot Handle Positioning

Raw Meat Handling

Supervised Cooking Guidelines

Yard

General Yard Safety

ATV and Motorized Vehicle Use

Bicycle Helmet Fit

Hoverboard Safety

Sports Equipment Storage

Tree House and Elevated Play Structure Falls

Water Safety

Hot Tub and Spa Entrapment

Pool and Spa Barriers

Car

Car Safety

Backseat Safety Until Age 13

Emergency Phone Numbers

No Feet on Dashboard

Seat Belt Positioning

Vehicle Heat Stroke Prevention