By Development Stage
Age & Stage Safety Hub
Your child's safety needs change as they grow. Find stage-specific risks, tips, and checklists tailored to each milestone.
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Newborn
0–3 months
In these early weeks, your baby is completely dependent on you. Focus on safe sleep, proper holding, and creating a secure environment.
Common Risks
- Suffocation from soft bedding or co-sleeping
- Falls from changing tables or elevated surfaces
- Overheating during sleep
- Exposure to germs from visitors
Prevention Tips
- Always place baby on their back to sleep on a firm surface
- Never leave baby unattended on elevated surfaces
- Dress baby in one layer more than you'd wear
- Ask visitors to wash hands before holding baby
- Keep pets away from baby's sleep space
Quick Checklist
- Crib meets current safety standards
- Firm, flat mattress with fitted sheet only
- Room temperature between 68–72°F
- Smoke and CO detectors installed
- Emergency numbers posted
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Infant
3–6 months
Your baby is becoming more alert and starting to reach, grab, and roll. Time to think ahead about what's within reach.
Common Risks
- Rolling off surfaces
- Choking on small objects within reach
- Tipping over in unsecured seats
- Burns from hot liquids
Prevention Tips
- Never leave baby unattended on beds or couches
- Keep small objects out of baby's reach
- Always use safety straps in bouncer seats and swings
- Don't hold hot drinks while holding baby
- Begin thinking about childproofing for the next stage
Quick Checklist
- Small objects removed from baby's reach
- Safety straps used on all seats and swings
- Hot liquids kept away from baby
- Tummy time supervised on safe surfaces
- Medications and cleaners locked away
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Crawler
6–12 months
Your baby is on the move! Crawling opens up a whole new world — and a whole new set of safety considerations.
Common Risks
- Falling down stairs
- Pulling objects off tables and shelves
- Accessing cabinets with dangerous contents
- Electrical outlet injuries
- Choking on found objects
Prevention Tips
- Install safety gates at top and bottom of stairs
- Secure furniture to walls with anti-tip straps
- Cover all electrical outlets
- Lock cabinets containing cleaners and chemicals
- Do a daily floor sweep for small objects
Quick Checklist
- Safety gates installed at stairs
- Furniture anchored to walls
- Outlet covers installed throughout
- Cabinet locks on all lower cabinets
- Floor clear of small objects daily
- Toilet locks installed
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Toddler
1–3 years
Toddlers are curious, fast, and fearless. They're climbing, exploring, and testing boundaries — safety needs constant attention.
Common Risks
- Climbing and falling from furniture
- Drowning — even in small amounts of water
- Poisoning from accessible medications or cleaners
- Burns from the stove, oven, or hot surfaces
- Running into traffic or parking lots
Prevention Tips
- Never leave a toddler alone near water — even for a moment
- Keep all medications in locked containers
- Use stove knob covers and keep handles turned inward
- Practice hand-holding in parking lots consistently
- Begin teaching basic safety rules in simple language
Quick Checklist
- Water sources supervised at all times
- Medications stored high and locked
- Stove and oven safety devices installed
- Window guards or stops in place
- Driveway safety routine established
- Pool fence or barrier in place (if applicable)
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