The kitchen:
• High chairs have been reported to cause small children maximum injuries. Always restraining straps that run around the child’s waist and between legs to keep her safe.
•  Keep knives, plastic bags, lighters and matches locked away fro your child’s reach.
• Leaving cooking food unattended can cause burns and related accidents. Always turn pot handles to the back of the stove and keep hot liquids and foods away from the edges of the tables and counters.
• Keep breakables and especially fine china in a cupboard that is out of reach of small kids.
• Remove tablecloths that usually have things on them for your kids will try to pull them down.
• Make sure the trashcan has a lid and is inaccessible to your child.
• Keep the appliance cord unplugged and tied up. Replace any frayed cords and wires that have been hanging around.
• Keep chairs and step stools away from counters to prevent unauthorized exploring.
• Use a safety gate to keep them out of the kitchen in your absence.
The living room:
• Not only can toddlers strangle themselves with lose cords, they can also get seriously burned or electrocuted from chewing on them. Make sure you eliminate any access to loose electrical cords in the house by tying up or taping them down.
• Place bumpers on all sharp corners and furniture edges.
• Remove glass top tables till your child grows a little.
• Make sure area rugs have non slips pads.
• Secure book shelves, television sets and other tall and bulky furniture against walls to prevent them from tipping.
• Place any breakables or table lamps out of reach of your child.
• Remove any clutter or toys kept near staircases to prevent them from tripping.
• Keep recliner chairs closed unless in use by an adult; moveable parts are traps for children.
• Last but not the least; keep the emergency numbers like the number of your family doctor and the neighbor’s contact number and handy procedures within reach.
 
Some general rules:
• Stay alert; remember nothing can replace close adult supervision.
• Don’t put kids to sleep on waterbeds, beanbags or pillows.
• Never leave a baby alone on any furniture, including beds, tables, sofas, and cribs or changing tables with the safety rails down, even if she has never rolled over before.
• Never leave your toddler alone in or near a water tub or pool.
• Know hoe to save a choking infant and learn techniques of rescue breathing for children.
• Keep coins, jewellery, small toys and plastic bags out of their reach.
• Keep furniture away from windows to prevent children from climbing out.
• Arrange furniture in such a way that you can see your child from all parts of the room.
• Lock the doors and block access to any dangerous areas.
• Teach them not to touch stoves or play with fire and smoke detectors.
• Teach the child not to put non food items in her mouth.

So the best gift you can give your child is to make your house safe for him.