Name two key toddler home safety measures.

• A. Keep a window open for airflow; let child roam supervised
• B. Never use a car seat; place near stairs for quick access
• C. Install lockable cabinets; always supervise on stairs
• D. Use a properly installed car seat; remove choking hazards and supervise around stairs

Answer: (D)

Toddlers face rapid exploration and high injury risk, so the most effective home safety steps focus on secure transportation and preventing choking and falls. Using a properly installed car seat keeps the child protected in a vehicle, with the harness snug and the seat positioned correctly for the child’s age and size, which greatly reduces injury if a crash occurs. At home, removing choking hazards and supervising around stairs directly tackles two common dangers: toddlers often put objects in their mouths, and they are still learning to navigate steps, so keeping small parts and risky foods out of reach and using gates or close supervision around stairs helps prevent both airway blockages and falls. The other ideas fall short because they either omit the car seat or introduce unsafe practices (like leaving a window open or letting a child roam unsupervised), which don’t align with reducing the top injury risks toddlers face.