Kittens are lively and curious, which can lead them into serious trouble unless you take preventative measures. A kitten has lower vantagepoint than yours  like a baby who has begun to crawl  and may be attracted to things you do not see when you are standing. Although it¡¯s practically impossible to completely kitten-proof your home against all accidents, here are some more suggestions to help protect your kitten. Kittens love to explore and sleep in warm, dark places, so keep dresser drawers, trunks and closets closed. Check to see where your kitten is before closing the door of the refrigerator, oven, washer, or clothes dryer. Also, before leaving home, always conduct a ¡°kitten check¡± to make sure that your kitten has not been accidentally locked in a closet or an empty room. If your kitten is allowed outdoors, be sure to blow your horn and bang on the hood of your car before starting up the engine. Kittens like to crawl up under the hood to keep warm. Keep sewing supplies out of your kitten¡¯s reach. Buttons, needles, pins, and thread can hurt your kitten¡¯s mount or internal organs if swallowed. The same goes for nails, staples, screws, beads and aluminum can tabs. Never leave a turned on stove unattended. Also, do not use electric blankets to line your kitten¡¯s bed. He could be burned or even electrocuted if he chews on the wires. Ribbons around your kitten¡¯s neck can be very dangerous. If your kitten catches the ribbon on anything, he may choke before you can get to him. To avoid accidents, some cat toys should be used only when you are playing with your kitten. You should not give your kitten balls of string or yarn, spools of thread, rubber bands, balls of aluminum foil or cellophane, corks, or wire twist ties. Also, avoid anything with hard, sharp points that can break off. Be wary of toys that can break (Christmas tree ornaments for example), and be careful not to give him anything small enough to swallow  like buttons, beads or paper clips. Keep him away from children¡¯s toys made of soft rubber, fur, wool, sponge, or polyurethane. If your kitten swallows a small particle of any of these materials, it could cause problems with his digestive system. Avoid all toys with squeakers which might be swallowed. These suggestions should help make your home a safe environment for your kitten.