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Start baby proofing! These are the 17 worst hazards in the home for kids

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16The TP roll rule

Kids under four are at risk of choking on small toys. So how do you know whether a toy is too small or not? Use the toilet paper rule!

TIP: Take a toilet paper roll and drop the toy over the hole in the middle. If it goes right through, toddlers can swallow it with fatal consequences. Coins are a no-no, as are mini bouncy balls. You can teach slightly older siblings this easy method for checking toy safety too.

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