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Childproof Your Home
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You’re proud of your home. It’s cozy and it holds many memories. You’ve spent years decorating it with the cutest knick-knacks, the most comfortable furniture and the classiest window treatments you could find. Until recently, you thought you’d done a perfect job.
Then your first grandchild was born. Before you knew it, she was taking her first wobbly steps…in the direction of your favorite crystal vase! Suddenly, your perfect house didn’t seem so perfect anymore.
It didn’t take long to realize that your knick-knacks weren’t going to last long with your grandchildren around. You cried when your first collectable broke—along with the grandson, who got that sliver of pottery stuck in his foot.
You soon discovered that your innocent-looking coffee table had sharp edges that could hurt a tumbling toddler. Your cabinets were filled with cleaners that could poison your little one – and were at just the right level to attract her attention. And those window treatments you love so much? You were shocked to learn that they could easily strangle your bundle of joy.
Every new grandparent faces the same surprises when the first grandchild arrives. Our homes aren’t usually as safe as we thought they were. Fortunately, most common home hazards can be fixed. Take a good look around. Make some simple changes. And the home you love will soon be a safe place for the people you love.
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You’re proud of your home. It’s cozy and it holds many memories. You’ve spent years decorating it with the cutest knick-knacks, the most comfortable furniture and the classiest window treatments you could find. Until recently, you thought you’d done a perfect job.
Then your first grandchild was born. Before you knew it, she was taking her first wobbly steps…in the direction of your favorite crystal vase! Suddenly, your perfect house didn’t seem so perfect anymore.
It didn’t take long to realize that your knick-knacks weren’t going to last long with your grandchildren around. You cried when your first collectable broke—along with the grandson, who got that sliver of pottery stuck in his foot.
You soon discovered that your innocent-looking coffee table had sharp edges that could hurt a tumbling toddler. Your cabinets were filled with cleaners that could poison your little one – and were at just the right level to attract her attention. And those window treatments you love so much? You were shocked to learn that they could easily strangle your bundle of joy.
Every new grandparent faces the same surprises when the first grandchild arrives. Our homes aren’t usually as safe as we thought they were. Fortunately, most common home hazards can be fixed. Take a good look around. Make some simple changes. And the home you love will soon be a safe place for the people you love.
© 1995-2007, AARP. All rights reserved
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Run Through a Home Safety Checklist Is your home a safe environment for your grandchildren? There are several things you should do to make your home safe. This checklist makes it easy! 
Source: © BabyCenter LLC
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Run Through a Home Safety Checklist Is your home a safe environment for your grandchildren? There are several things you should do to make your home safe. This checklist makes it easy!
Source: © BabyCenter LLC
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Find Your Local Poison Control Center Do you know who to contact in case of a poison emergency? Be proactive by finding a US poison control center by state or prevention center name.
Source: AAPCC
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Find Your Local Poison Control Center Do you know who to contact in case of a poison emergency? Be proactive by finding a US poison control center by state or prevention center name.
Source: AAPCC
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Research Child Product Safety Recalls Help keep your family safe by checking product recalls and safety news from CPSC. Help prevent future injuries by reporting an incident with a product that caused an injury.
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Research Child Product Safety Recalls Help keep your family safe by checking product recalls and safety news from CPSC. Help prevent future injuries by reporting an incident with a product that caused an injury.
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Find a Local CPR Course The Emergency Cardiovascular Programs Department of the American Heart Association offers several courses to help you save a life. Courses offered include CPR for Friends and Family, Heartsaver First Aid, CPR and the Heartsaver AED courses. These courses teach the basic techniques of adult CPR and how to use an AED. Hopefully you will never need to perform CPR on your grandchild. However, if you find yourself in this position, you will have peace of mind knowing you did everything you could to save their life.
Source: American Heart Association
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Find a Local CPR Course The Emergency Cardiovascular Programs Department of the American Heart Association offers several courses to help you save a life. Courses offered include CPR for Friends and Family, Heartsaver First Aid, CPR and the Heartsaver AED courses. These courses teach the basic techniques of adult CPR and how to use an AED. Hopefully you will never need to perform CPR on your grandchild. However, if you find yourself in this position, you will have peace of mind knowing you did everything you could to save their life.
Source: American Heart Association
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How to Childproof your Home
Our homes aren’t usually as safe as we thought they were. Fortunately, most common home hazards can be fixed. Take a good look around. Make some simple changes. And the home you love will soon be a safe place for the people you love.
Source: AARP
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How to Childproof your Home
Our homes aren’t usually as safe as we thought they were. Fortunately, most common home hazards can be fixed. Take a good look around. Make some simple changes. And the home you love will soon be a safe place for the people you love.
Source: AARP
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Get More Child Safety Tips Accidental injury is the number one killer of America’s children, taking more lives than disease, violence and suicide. Prevention is the cure. It’s estimated that by taking these and other simple precautions, almost all (90 percent) of these accidental injuries can be avoided.
Learn how you can keep your grandkids safe.
Source: SafeKids USA
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Get More Child Safety Tips Accidental injury is the number one killer of America’s children, taking more lives than disease, violence and suicide. Prevention is the cure. It’s estimated that by taking these and other simple precautions, almost all (90 percent) of these accidental injuries can be avoided.
Learn how you can keep your grandkids safe.
Source: SafeKids USA
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Learn About 12 Child Safety Devices About 2-1/2 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple child safety devices on the market today.
Here are some child safety devices that can help prevent many injuries to young children.
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Learn About 12 Child Safety Devices About 2-1/2 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple child safety devices on the market today.
Here are some child safety devices that can help prevent many injuries to young children.
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Congratulations! You’re a grandparent or soon to become one. Although this transition is less challenging than becoming a parent, it does have its challenges—and joys. The checklist below will help you make the most of your grand-parenting years.
Hard to believe, but you’re a grandparent or will be soon. Get ready for some rollercoaster emotions—and the time of your life.How can your child be a parent? Weren’t you changing diapers just a few years ago? Welcome to the wonderful world of grandparenting, where you’ll forge new relationships with your children, your grandchildren, and the world around you. 
Grandchildren develop so fast it’s hard to keep pace. Your challenge: to understand them—and accept them—as they grow.You’ve probably forgotten how quickly kids change. But now that you’re a grandparent, getting reacquainted with these changes will be a big help.
When your grandchild visits your home, your little one’s safety is in your hands. Are you ready?Imagine how you will feel if your grandchild gets hurt while visiting. Don’t let it happen. Inspect your home and eliminate all safety hazards now.
Traveling with your grandchild by car is more dangerous than you think. Take special precautions to keep your little one safe.A lot has changed since you drove your kids around. Today, buying and installing a child safety seat almost takes an engineering degree. Get help here.
Your child has primary responsibility for your grandchild’s healthcare. But you play an important supporting role.The more time your grandchild spends with you, the more you need to know about today’s child healthcare practices. Start learning now.
Caring for your grandchild is rewarding. But make sure to set limits.Most grandparents enjoy caring for a grandchild while parents work. It’s a rare opportunity to build strong bonds with the next generation—and to have fun. Just make sure it works with your current lifestyle and future plans.
If your child is unable to care for your grandchild, you may need to take over. Don’t worry . . . you’re not alone.Raising a grandchild is the ultimate act of self-sacrifice. Say goodbye to retirement dreams of travel and leisure. But say hello to the rewards of love and commitment.
A lesson grandparents often learn the hard way: Love has its limits.When your grandchild visits, it’s important to set limits—on behavior, snacks, and gifts. And don’t forget that you have your limits, too (of time, money, and energy).
It’s natural to want to help your grandchild financially. Just make sure whatever you do is consistent with your financial goals and constraints.There are many options for gift giving and a variety of tax benefits available. Whatever you do, do what makes sense for your grandchild—and what makes sense for your current and future financial needs.
Nothings warms a grandparent’s heart more than giving grandchildren gifts. But don’t let it burn your bank account.Giving gifts comes naturally to grandparents. Still, don’t feel you have to always give toys or spend a lot of money. Remember, it’s the thought—and the memories—that count.
Giving gifts to your grandchildren while you’re alive is important. But also think about what to leave them when you’re gone.Providing money and other financial assets can open doors for your grandchildren later in life. To do this, make sure to update your will after a grandchild is born (or have one drawn up). And consider the advantages of life insurance.
College is an expensive proposition these days. The good news: You can help your grandchildren by contributing to their college fund or by paying their tuition.Many grandparents gladly help their grandchildren with college finances. But be sure to consider all of your options before writing your first check.
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