It was a matter of making sure they were all educated. We need to do whatever it takes to keep kids safe.

Tie up loose cords, too - a child pulling on an electrical cord, or tripping on one, could pull an appliance off a stand.

In the last 25 years since the current child passenger safety law passed, we have learned a lot about protecting children in motor vehicle crashes.

I just bought this one for $12.60 at Wal-Mart.

If you have a toy chest with a lid that doesn't stay open, the CPSC recommends you remove the lid or install a spring-loaded lid support.

These are not hazards that kill thousands of children every year, like vehicle crashes or drowning, but they are so easy to prevent and the consequences can be so severe. Don't underestimate the possibility of a small child being crushed by unsteady furniture.