The child safety in the kitchen is such a dangerous room for young children that some experts recommend they be excluded from it. That's a difficult rule to enforce because parents spend so much time there and more young children want to be where the action is. While he's with you in the kitchen, sit him in a high chair or playpen so he can watch you and others in the room. He should be securely strapped in and within your vision. Keep a toy box or drawer with safe play items in the kitchen to amuse him.