The kitchen is the heart and gathering place in most homes. Keep our children safe and follow these tips:
* Install childproof latches on all drawers, closets, and cabinets containing poisonous materials and dangerous items.
* Unplug all small electrical appliances when they are not in use; when they are in use, be sure that the cords are not dangling down where your child can reach them.
* When using the stove, remember to keep all pot and pan handles turned toward the back of the stove; be careful when handling hot liquids that could spill or splatter; and repeatedly remind your child to stay far away when someone is cooking.
* When serving or consuming hot foods or beverages, be sure to set them down on the middle of the table — not near the edge where a child could pull them off. Be extra careful when using tablecloths that hang over the table and can easily be yanked off.
* Fold and put away all step stools.
* Keep knives, forks, graters, and other utensils out of reach of infants and toddlers.
(From howstuffworks.com Child Safety Tips)