From 8 to 12 Months - Safety Babies around 9 months of age are
extremely curious. Your baby is probably crawling everywhere. He
likes to grab objects and put them into his mouth. He also pulls
himself up and everything else down. It may be inconvenient to
rearrange your household for the safety of your baby, but it can
prevent injuries. Even after you childproof your home, always
watch your child closely. Here are a few important safety rules
to follow: - Never leave baby alone in or near the bathtub-it
takes only seconds to drown. If you must leave, take baby with
you. - To prevent scalds from hot tap water, reduce the setting
on your water heater to its lowest or "warm" setting, no higher
than 120° F. Test the water before putting baby in. All
household cleaners, polishes poisons, and all medicines, should
be kept in locked cabinets. Drawers with perfume, cosmetics,
scissors, etc. should be locked. Use commercially available
cabinet child guards. Keep the poison control number by the
phone: (1-800-366-8888)