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    Trip tip: How to 'childproof' someone else's home

    Consumer Reports News: December 30, 2008 04:08 AM

    When traveling with a toddler and visiting friends, grandparents, or other relatives, it is important to make their home a safety zone to minimize the dangers in your child's environment. Toddlers, especially, are curious and fast, so you'll want to think one step ahead.

    Here, some precautions to consider:

    • Bring safety gates.
    • Use a crib or play yard. 
    • Be mindful of medicines.
    • Keep your eyes peeled for choking and suffocation hazards.
    • Bring a car seat and use it every time your baby rides in a vehicle.

    For details on these precautions, see the full post.

    For related information, check out our guide to childproofing and safety.


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