Home Environment Safety Checklist

Prepare your home for independence. A room-by-room check to empower your child safely.

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Kitchen: Knives, chemicals, and appliances are locked or out of reach.

Kitchen: Learning tower/stool is stable with non-slip feet.

Kitchen: Hot handles face inward and hot liquids are out of reach.

Bedroom: Sleep area is free of cords, strings, and suffocation hazards.

Bedroom: Dressers and shelves are anchored; drawers have stops.

Bathroom: Water temperature is set to a safe level and mats are non-slip.

Bathroom: Medications and cosmetics are locked; toilet is secured if needed.

Living Room: TVs and heavy furniture are anchored to prevent tipping.

Living Room: Small objects are out of reach and toys are age-appropriate.

General: Outlets are covered and cords are secured.

General: Windows are locked/guarded and blind cords are tied up.

General: Smoke and CO detectors are working with fresh batteries.

General: Stairs have gates and exterior doors have safety locks.

General: First aid kit is stocked and emergency numbers are visible.