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Home Safety Tips At what temperature should I set my hot water heater to prevent scalding my child? Hot water heaters should be set at 120 Fahrenheit or below to prevent scald burns to children. Where can I get childproofing devices? Devices such as window guards, electric outlet covers and safety gates can be purchased at hardware stores, baby supply stores, and through baby supply and safety supply catalogues. What should I have in my first aid kit? First aid kits can be purchased already assembled or you can make your own. Make sure the kit includes the following basic items: adhesive or gauze wrappings or pads, soap, absorbent cotton, tweezers, cotton-tipped swabs, thermometer, aspirin and acetaminophen, antiseptic solution (e.g. hydrogen peroxide), hydrocortisone cream (for bites and stings), elastic bandages, dosage spoon for medications, ice pack and heating pad/water bottle, pocket mask or face shield for CPR, disposable rubber gloves, bandages or surgical tape, sterile gauze, adhesive tape, sharp scissors, tissues, antiseptic cream (e.g. bacitracin), anti-diarrhea medication, calamine lotion for skin irritations, flashlight with working batteries, needle for splinter removal, and petroleum jelly. Keeping children safe from poisonous plants. Here is a list of plants that should be removed from chidren's reach. Amaryllis - amaryllis Arrowhead - sagitta Caladium - caladium Candelabra Cactus - euphorbia Cyclamen - cyclamen persicum Dumbcane - dieffenbachia Eucalyptus - eucalyptus Jerusalem Cherry - solanum Lily of Peace - spathiphyllum Pencil Cactus - euphorbia Philodendron - philodendrun Devil's Ivy - epipremnum aureum Rosary Pearls - senecio
