Here are several steps you can take to protect children from accidents at home:

Supervision: Young children should always be supervised by an adult. Keep an eye on your child and be present whenever they are playing or engaging in activities that could be dangerous.

Childproofing: Install child safety locks on cabinets and drawers that contain dangerous items such as cleaning supplies, medications, and sharp objects. Cover electrical outlets and secure loose cords and wires.

Safety gates: Use safety gates to block off stairs, balconies, and other areas where children could fall from a height.

Fire safety: Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in your home. Teach your child about fire safety, including how to stop, drop, and roll, and what to do in case of a fire.

Water safety: Never leave a child unattended in a bathtub or swimming pool. Keep toilet lids closed and secure, and install locks on doors that lead to pools or other bodies of water.

Education: Teach your child about basic safety rules, such as not touching hot appliances or sharp objects, and not running with scissors or other sharp objects.

Keeping schools clean:This is important not only to protect your child but also to promote a healthy learning environment for all students. A clean school reduces the risk of the spread of infections and illnesses, which can disrupt learning and cause children to miss school.

First aid: Keep a well-stocked first aid kit in your home and learn basic first aid skills, such as how to treat cuts, burns, and other common injuries.

By taking these steps, you can help to prevent accidents and keep your child safe at home.

Supervision is key, of course. It’s cheaper than ever to get nanny cams to help you keep an eye on the kids even as you do chores around the house, and they’re worth the investment. It also helps to limit which areas of the house kids can access unsupervised: your kitchen, bathrooms, and utility closets should either be kept closed or have childproof gates. Basically, you want to keep them out of any room with sharp tools or cleaning products.

For outdoor play, you’ll want to make sure there are as few tripping and slipping hazards on a kid’s path as possible. Pools, ponds, and other water features should be covered for safety — pond covers can be found online, as this website shows.

But most of all, you should find yourself a childproofing checklist and work through it item by item. It’s shocking just how many things in a typical household can hurt a kid, and if you try to rely only on gut instinct, you’ll miss a thing or two.