We’ve compiled safety guidelines from the Beterem Organization for families staying in hotels to help keep young children safe.

Supervising Young Children

• Always keep an eye on your children.
  Children under age 6 must be actively supervised by an adult who is fully attentive and within both eye contact and arm’s reach.
• Accompany your children everywhere in the hotel—not just when moving between areas—as it can be dangerous for them to walk around alone.

Safety in the Hotel Room

• Keep medications out of children’s reach. Store them in a safe place—ideally in a high cabinet.
• Place electric kettles on tables pushed against the wall. Do not plug them into extension cords.
• Lock windows and balcony doors. Only go out onto the balcony with a supervising adult who is not distracted.
• If there are children under age 4, collect toys with small parts to prevent choking hazards.

Pool Safety

• Actively supervise children near water. The adult must be free of any distractions.
• Be in the pool with your children—even if a lifeguard is present.
• Ask others around you for help so you can take a break, work, or attend to other needs.