Here with us is Marsha Ward, author of Save Your Child, which has been sold over 10,000 copies in Britain. Welcome, Marsha. Is there a lot to child safety in the home?
Definitely. Did you know that more than a million children in Britain every year require hospital treatment for accidents that happen in the home?
Really, I had no idea that the number was that high.
Yes. And almost all of those accidents could have been prevented. Parents can prevent children from falling down the stairs by fitting safety gates. They can use mats to prevent children sleeping on floors, especially in the bathroom. However, children should never be left alone in the bath.
Is the bathroom the most dangerous room in the house?
No, the most dangerous room by far is the kitchen.