Many of the accidents that injure or kill more than 2.5 million children age 4 and under in the United States each year could be prevented if adults were to take the time to safeguard their homes.

If you have a baby at home or are expecting, learn how to make your home a safety zone well before your baby starts crawling.

Read our general safety tips, watch our video (right), and follow our expert advice for these areas:

• Baby's room
• Basement, driveway, and garage
• Bathroom
• Deck, porch, and yard
• Kitchen
• Living room/den

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