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- To prevent poisonings, lock away all medicines and vitamins,
even those with child-resistant packaging.
- Have syrup of ipecac on hand, but use only at the recommendation
of a poison control center or physician.
- Never leave a young child alone in the bathroom, especially in a
bath.
- Before bathing a child, always test bath water with your wrist or
elbow to make sure it's not too hot.
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- To prevent scalds, set
the water heater thermostat to
120º F and install anti-scald devices.
- Make sure bathtubs and
showers have non-slip surfaces
and grab bars.
- Keep electrical
appliances, like hair dryers and
curling irons, out of the reach of children and away from
water.
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