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New parents and others who care for babies and small children need to pay
special attention to fire safety. Children under age 5 are twice as likely
to die in a fire than the rest of us. In fact, toddlers age 3 to 4 actually
cause a large number of home fires by playing with lighters and matches. And
when fire breaks out, babies and toddlers can’t escape without your help.
Help keep children in your care safe.
PREPARE — make your home safer by storing matches, lighters, and other
firestarters away from children; maintaining working smoke alarms; and
developing a home fire escape plan.
PRACTICE fire safety — especially your home fire escape plan!
PREVENT THE UNTHINKABLE
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For more information and to view a video about Fire Safety for Babies and
Toddlers visit the U.S. Fire Administration web site, "Parents'
Guide to Fire Safety for Babies and Toddlers" or call the Mount Prospect
Fire Prevention Bureau at 847/870-5253. | 
