Types of accidents that young children can experience at home and how to prevent accidents.

 Choking: Choking is a serious danger for young children, who are at risk of inhaling small objects that can get stuck in their airways. To prevent choking, keep small toys, coins, buttons, and other objects out of reach. During meal times, make sure that children are supervised and that food is cut into small pieces. It's also important to teach children how to chew their food properly and to discourage them from talking with food in their mouths.

Burns: Burns are a common injury among young children, who can easily get burned by hot liquids, hot surfaces, and fires. To prevent burns, keep hot liquids and surfaces out of reach, use stove knob covers to prevent children from turning on the stove, and install smoke detectors to alert you in case of a fire. When bathing children, make sure the water temperature is not too hot, and never leave a child unattended near a heat source.

Falls: Falls are another common type of injury among young children, who can fall from high places such as stairs, windows, or furniture. To prevent falls, install safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs, use window guards to prevent children from falling out of windows, and supervise children when they are playing on elevated surfaces. Make sure that furniture is sturdy and not easily tipped over, and encourage children to use handrails when climbing stairs.

Poisoning: Poisoning can occur when children accidentally ingest toxic substances, such as cleaning products, medicine, and plants. To prevent poisoning, store toxic substances out of reach and in child-resistant packaging, and teach children about the dangers of ingesting harmful substances. Keep medicine in a locked cabinet and make sure to properly label all chemicals and cleaning products. Additionally, be aware of toxic plants in your home and keep them out of reach.

Drowning: Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death among young children, who can drown in pools, bathtubs, and other bodies of water. To prevent drowning, install fencing around pools, supervise children around water, and teach children to swim. When bathing children, never leave them unattended and make sure to drain bathtub water immediately after use.

Electrical hazards: Children can get shocked or electrocuted by electrical outlets, cords, and appliances. To prevent electrical hazards, use safety covers on electrical outlets, keep cords out of reach, and teach children about the dangers of electrical appliances. Make sure that appliances are properly grounded and never let children play with electrical devices or cords. Additionally, make sure that your home's electrical system is up to date and free of any dangerous electrical issues.