Kidde-Icon-001 Just like that practice plan you had for getting to the hospital when the time came, make a new fire escape plan for your new family to increase your chances of getting out safely. Use the NFPA’s worksheet as a guide.

Kidde-Icon-002 Designate one person to get infants and small children out safely. Have a backup plan for young children just in case the primary person is overcome by smoke.

Kidde-Icon-003 Remember to keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn, and always closely supervise children and pets when a heater is turned on. Make sure you turn heaters off when you leave the room.

Kidde-Icon-004 Don’t hold a baby while carrying anything hot or when cooking on the stove.

Kidde-Icon-005 If using gasoline-powered devices, store gasoline in a locked location where children cannot access it. Keep only small quantities in an approved container that has child safety features.


Information from safekids.org.​ Pay them a visit to learn more.