Make your kitchen safe for your kids

With so many American kitchens now serving as the hub of the home—the spot where you and your family not only cook and eat but also pay bills, do office or school work, surf the Web, watch TV, and just hang out—young children who spend more time there face a higher risk of accidents.

Follow the expert advice in this post from our colleagues at the Consumer Reports Babies & Kids blog to make your kitchen safer for your children.

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