Staying in a Hotel or Resort for kids can provide kids with
some new experiences and a lot of excitement
We have tried to give some extra safety tips specific to hotel
rooms and related facilities that are part of that
If your child/children is old enough, make sure that they know the name of
your hotel and hotel room number - you can also give them their
own key.
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If your accommodations have elevators/escalators review safety
concerns with
your children - here are a few suggestions:
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Always keep fingers away from
elevator doors.
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If you get caught in an elevator,
press the emergency button - but never play with the emergency button.
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Never leave the elevator with a
stranger to their room.
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If a child accidentally
gets onto the
elevator without a parent, teach them how to get to the lobby and go
straight to the lobby desk.
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Never fool around on escalators and
always hold on to the hand rail.
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- Review Hotel Fire Escape procedures and locate exits – on a personal
note we have had to evacuate a hotel twice in the middle of
the night as a result of fire alarms so it is worth knowing
ahead of time where the exits are. See Fire Safety
for more tips.
- Check all blinds for loose or dangling cords - see
- CPSC urges Consumers to
Repair or Replace Old Window Coverings and offers tips on Window Safety
- Check your room for safety including, but not limiting electrical outlets,
furniture with sharp corners, loose equipment - get down on all
fours and take a look from a child's perspective.
- Ask the Hotel if they offer a Child-proofing kit.
- Move all furniture away from any windows.
- Review safety concerns with
children regarding jumping from bed to bed, never standing on chairs on the balconies,
**don't let children out on balconies without close adult
supervision**, don't open door, and any
other concerns you may have.
- Put all soaps, shampoos, plastic bags, matches and toiletries out of reach.
- Remove Dry cleaning bags or place them out of reach.
- Ensure that glasses are out of reach of young children.
- Make sure young children can not reach coffee maker or
hairdryers while in the bath tub.
- Watch that young children don't eat any plants that may be in the room or
lobby.
- Put any matches that may be in the room immediately out of reach of
children.
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Make sure you check the hot water for the bath to ensure that the water is
not too hot - also cool down the tap before children go into the tub and
instruct them not to play with the taps - always supervise young children in
the bath - Never leave them unattended. - See
CPSC, Industry & Safety Groups
Mark Baby Safety Month with Drowning Prevention Campaign
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If children are afraid of the dark or
used to a small night light - take it with you and use it in the
room.
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If you are drinking alcohol in your
room or there is alcohol in the mini-fridge, make sure it is out of reach of young children including
empty glasses - alcoholic beverages can cause serious illness or
death if ingested by a small child.
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Don't let children wander the hotel
unsupervised.
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Warn children of the dangers of
automatic security gates and keep children clear of security
gates - see Safety News - Danger of Entrapment in Automatic Security Gates.
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Children should not play on luggage
carts.
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See Television Safety.
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Use High Chairs, Baby Gates and Baby Equipment
safely - see Tips for Purchasing, Renting and Using Travel Equipment for Babies.
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If travelling with young children,
place suitcases on the floor. Suitcase racks can be pulled
over by young children and cause injury.
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If children receive a welcome package
from the Hotel, ensure the toys and products are safe before
children play with them. See Safety tips for Buying Safe Toys and Using Toys Safely.
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Many cottages and resorts may offer
guests use of a barbecue Safety News - Barbecue Tanks and Charcoal Grills
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Avoid using fireplaces in hotel rooms. If you
do use it, supervise children closely and teach them never to go near it just
in case the fireplace has been used recently and is still hot.
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If you will be using a Hotel/Resort supplied crib:
Many HOTEL FUN 4 KIDS™ Destinations
use our exclusive HOTEL CRIB MAINTENANCE PROGRAM to help ensure that families
have access to cribs that are maintained and inspected for defects as
recommended by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and National Safe Kids
Campaign.
Visit Crib Safety News - Reminder about Cribs in Hotels
for more information.
see Travel News Link below for news regarding crib safety and how to create a
safe sleeping environment for baby
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Some hotels have started putting bunk beds in rooms for children - keep
these tips in mind
- Children under 6 should not be placed in upper bunk
- Make sure top bunk has guard rails on all four sides
- Make sure mattress fit is tight
- Make sure bed frame is solid and latter is attached
safety
- Look for label on bunk bed that it meets ASTM F-1427
Safety standards
- Tell children to always use ladder
- One person on top only and don't play on beds - no
bouncing
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Every year more than 100 children visit the hospital
emergency department in Canada as a result of being hurt by a television
that has toppled over. Statistics Canada reports that in many of these
cases the TV was set on a simple stand or cart, while the remainder were in
wall units, shelving and on dressers. Children can suffer head
injuries, broken bones, crushed nerves and internal injuries if the set
falls on top of them.
Here are some tips to use when visiting hotel rooms to
reduce the risk of children being injured by television sets toppling over:
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As toddlers are the most commonly aged children
injured by televisions, close supervision in the hotel room or other
area is necessary.
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Ask the hotel if there is any way the television set
can be secured to the dresser or table.
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Teach children not to pull, climb or play near or on
televisions and television stands.
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Teach children not to pull on or play with cords,
plugs and television buttons.
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If possible push the television as far back as
possible on the stand, dresser or inside the wall unit.
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Ensure that children can not reach television cords
- check that the cords are behind the television or furniture.
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For older children playing video games remind them
not to pull on the cords.
Also see Help Reduce the Risk of Injuries to Young Children From Toppling Television Sets
for more information.
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All tips are offered as suggestions
only. While we have tried to provide you with a list
of suggestions to help parents when travelling with
children to keep them safe, unfortunately, we can’t
think of everything and it is the responsibility of
parents to ensure their children’s safety.
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For Tips on Who and What to Tip Click Below:
Safety News:
CPSC, Industry &
Safety Groups Mark Baby Safety Month with Drowning Prevention Campaign
Safety News - Danger of Entrapment in Automatic Security Gates
Crib Safety News - CPSC, JPMA Launch Campaign About the Hidden Hazards of Placing Babies in Adult Beds
Crib Safety News
Looking for a portable crib go to
Kids Travel Products - Portable Cribs.
Hotels looking for products to provide a safe sleeping
environment for their guests should visit:
Crib Products and Safety
Information for Hotels
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