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. 2006 Feb;12(1):35–40. doi: 10.1136/ip.2004.007153

Table 2 Prevalence of injury prevention behaviors.

Injury prevention behavior %*
Burn/fire risk
 Smoke detector in home 96.8
  Checked or changed battery in past 6 months (if has a smoke detector) 79.4
 Child not held while cooking or holding a hot liquid 86.8
 Child not in kitchen when cooking 72.6
  Pot handles away from edge of stove (if child in kitchen) 94.5
  Child kept away from stove or oven (if child in kitchen) 98.1
  Hot dishes away from edge of counter (if child in kitchen) 96.4
 Outlet covers or plugs in unused outlets 60.5
 Hot water temperature 120° or less 42.5
Fall risk
 Child always strapped into high chair, swing, or stroller 97.7
 Child not allowed to play on balconies or high porches 96.9
 Child not left alone on bed 86.2
 Child cannot access open windows in home 75.5
 Walker not used 53.8
 Stair gate always used 53.7
Airway obstruction risk
 Cords on drapes or window blinds non‐accessible, cut, or anchored 90.3
 Infant placed on back or side for sleeping 89.7
 Toys checked to avoid small pieces 89.0
 Crib free of choking risk items 38.7
 Choking risk foods avoided 38.7
Poisoning risk
 Reads instructions or talks with provider before giving over‐the‐counter medication 98.8
 Medications locked or inaccessible 89.3
 Childproof caps on medications 88.6
 Knows how to contact poison control center 83.6
 Visitor's purses/bags not accessible to child 80.4
 Poison control center number posted in home 79.6
 Household cleaners locked or inaccessible 78.9
Car injury risk
 Car seat placed in back seat 98.3
 Child never taken out of car seat while car is moving 92.2
 Car seat always used 90.4
 Car seat appropriate for age and weight 75.9
Drowning risk
 Water not left standing in tub, bucket, or kiddie pool 94.8
 Child not left alone by pool (if home has a pool) 92.6
 Child not left alone in tub 91.0
 Fence around pool (if home has a pool) 55.6

*Each injury prevention behavior was only assessed if it was applicable based on the child's age—thus the denominator for this percent varies.