Remember to clean up after a holiday party. A toddler could rise early and choke on leftover food or come in contact with alcohol or tobacco.

     When you go out to parties, be sure the sitter knows where you can be reached, the number of the police and fire department and your pediatrician, and how to contact the poison control center.

     Remember that the homes you visit may not be childproofed. Keep an eye out for danger spots.