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I'm a pediatrician — 6 things I do automatically because I've seen too many tragedies
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When you’ve got kids — or, let’s face it, a somewhat clumsy spouse — your house can suddenly feel like a death trap. Keeping them away from the stove and kid-proofing the corners of the coffee table might not be good enough, as ordinary items like chairs and pans can become a recipe for disaster.

Just 11 minutes of these activities a day lowers risk of heart disease, cancer and deathThat old gym bag that you throw on the couch can’t possibly hurt them, right? Wrong. That’s because your curious child can take the string and wrap it around their neck for fun — and end up strangling themselves, she explained.Beware ‘granny’s purse syndrome’ — pediatrician warns of scary way grandparents may accidentally endanger kids “If your child swallows a button battery, give them honey if they are over the age of 1,” she advised. “If younger than 1, Honey can help coat the battery, thereby neutralizing some of the alkaline substances that may lead to burns and tissue damage. Honey is not recommended for babies because of botulism concerns.“It is very exciting for your toddler to be able to reach something and pull it down, and it is very easy for that chair to fall directly on top of them,” she explained.“It is very exciting for your toddler to be able to reach something and pull it down and it is very easy for that chair to fall directly on top of them,” she explained.If you leave the handle sticking out, your little one can easily bump into it, causing potential burns and ruining dinner.This is especially true if they contain hot liquids, as they can easily be knocked over, causing burns and — you guessed it — more tears.These have now become second nature to me but many people don’t realize the risks of every day little things that we do at home. Share this video with anyone you know who has young kids! This might not be intuitive, but your child can try to swallow one whole, creating a choking hazard. Same goes for other foods that are similar in size and shape.to avoid to mitigate the risk, including uncut fruit and vegetables, nuts, sausages, string cheese, beans, fish with bones, granola bars, popcorn andSHA Wellness Mexico brings luxe med-spa healing to the beachVividseats: Official Ticketing Partner of New York Post Diddy makes sobering admission about his emotions as jury selection in bombshell NYC sex trafficking trial kicks off Dictator's alleged love child gets taste of the real world after explosive drunken meltdown on flightAir traffic controller at major tri-state airport offers damning assessment: 'It is not safe'Luann De Lesseps Gives Message To The Late Pope Francis After Revealing She Turned Down Sex In A Rome Church: “Rest In Peace, Darling”"It is very exciting for your toddler to be able to reach something and pull it down and it is very easy for that chair to fall directly on top of them," she explained.

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