The home is babies first shaping influence, but the home can also be a potential danger to your baby.Many household objects which seem to be harmless can be a major hazard to your child-such objects as many household plants, a spoonful of peanut butter or even furniture which have been coated in an old lead based paint, this paint is highly toxic. Drawers and cabinets should be latched securely as to avoid your child from pulling the drawers and their contents out on top of them.

Mothers should also keep keys and purses out of the reach of their children, and visitors should also be reminded of putting these items out of the reach of the little tots.Also cabinet and drawer handles should be fitted securely so that baby cannot put them into their mouths.Parents should also make sure that on every room that any tiny objects are removed.

The kitchen and bathroom are two of the more dangerous rooms to your baby.Children should never be left in any room one their own until old enough especially the two named above.The bathroom is not only a danger due to the water but, also the rubbish bins should be seen as a hazard, razor blades and old toothbrushes should never be left in uncovered bins.Children should be encouraged not to use the sink on their own until they are big enough and plastic cups should be used in the bathroom instead of glasses.Also mothers should make sure that toys and and snacks are not stored above stoves as this encourages climbing.Pot handles should also be turned away from the reach of children.Plugs and leads from kitchen appliances should always be plugged out when not in use and tucked away neatly again out of babies reach.

The temperature of food should always checked before it is given to baby and babies formula should never be heated in a microwave as this may scald.I f you do wish to heat food in the microwave make sure that it is stirred thoroughly as there may be hot spots.Children should always be told "not to eat with their mouths open" it is not only good manners but it also prevents choking.While food is being prepared children should be in a playpen or in a safe high chair, but parents should also be attentive while preparing food as older children may get their hands on sharp knives or kitchen utensils.If at all possible one empty cupboard should be left unlocked just for exploration.

Finally, any spills that happen should be cleaned up immediately after they happen.