Early childhood is a period for parents to be especially vigilant a their little ones constantly grab, topple, climb, taste, and get into everything they can find. From about 18 months to 2 1/2 years, children have more accidents, simply because they're increasingly active without much understanding of danger. If you say "no" at these early ages, they may momentarily know what you mean, but be aware that they won't remember it for long. This section of HomeTips explores basics about child safety and childproofing in your home.
