Safety checklist for parents

August 7, 2025

Love and care are a shield that protects children from all dangers. A shield, like a puzzle, made up of small but very important pieces – safety rules. The checklist from the Ministry of Emergency Situations will help parents assemble this puzzle into a reliable shield for their child's safety.

1. Never leave children unattended! For rescuers, toddlers left unattended for a few minutes are an emergency situation. These "five minutes" are enough to light a match, taste an "unknown" liquid, climb onto a window, not to mention swallowing a pill or a battery.

2. Teach children the 5 steps of rescue: do not panic, do not hide, run out of the room, inform adults, and call 112.

3. Protect children from household dangers:

Living room: windows closed, latches installed, all furniture moved away from windows, no small objects in the room, plugs installed on outlets, radiators covered with screens;

Children's room: API installed in living rooms, no decorations or shelves above the crib, dresser drawers locked, special corner protectors on furniture edges, age-appropriate toys;

Kitchen: locks installed on cabinets, child's access to the stove restricted, matches and lighters hidden, household chemicals in an inaccessible place, sharp and breakable objects removed;

Bathroom: cabinets and first-aid kit closed, household chemicals hidden in a place inaccessible to children; washing machine door closed, door guards installed to prevent accidental closing.

4. Teach children safe behavior from an early age. Ministry of Emergency Situations cartoon series "The Magical Book of the Ministry of Emergency Situations" and "Special Squad 112." The cartoon characters will tell children safety rules at home and on the street.

5. Remind your child daily about safety rules. Use relevant situations for this: on the street, at home, while traveling.

Remember that a parent who is not flustered in a given situation can teach a child to act correctly in various circumstances. Observe safety rules and be an example for your children! In case of fire, immediately call rescuers at 101 or 112.