How to childproof your home?
Childproof locks are very necessary before a newborn comes to the home. Following are some of the measures to be taken to childproof your home.
- Use protective coverings in all electric outlets in order to prevent child from sticking their finger or any other objects in an outlet.
- Store all household chemicals out of reach from children’s way by using shelves, cabinet locks, or childproof caps.
- Store all medicine out of children’s reach by using childproof caps.
- All cupboards and airtight containers, including refrigerators, chests or coolers should be installed with safety latches, where a child could become trapped and suffocate.
- Store knives, sharp objects and heavy pans out of child’s reach by using safety latches on cupboards within child’s reach.
- Every room and kitchen should be installed with smoke detectors.
- To prevent the kid from falling out of windows always use window guards, window stops or safety netting which can be removed at the time of emergency exit.
Always use door –knob covers or door-locks to keep children out of dangerous rooms such as bathrooms, garage, office.- Always leave appliances such as toaster unplugged when not in use.
- Never leave the iron on ironing board where the child could tug the cord.
- Always remove tablecloths which can be pulled down easily by kids along with anything on them.
- Always unplug electric devices such as hair dryers, curling irons, and electric shavers when not in use.
- Always keep sharp objects such as razors, manicure scissors and clippers out of reach from children. To prevent injury always use non-slip stickers and rubber guard in and over the bathtub.
- In order to prevent slipping in bathroom, always use a nonskid bathmat on the floor.
- Do not use lower locks on bathroom door which can be locked by child accidentally. Furniture’s sharp corners and edges should be covered with bumpers.
- In order to prevent tipping always secure book shelves, TV and other furniture against walls.
- Remote controls, CDs and Videos should be kept out of reach from children.
- Breakable items such as table lamps, plates out of reach from children.
- Always dispose off broken or dangerous toys that may cause injury to the child.
- Balloons and plastic bags should be kept away from children as it may cause suffocations.
- Always protect children from ponds, wells kiddy pools and deep puddles as children can drown in 2 inches of water also.
- Always install a fence with locking gate around the swimming pool.
The above-mentioned safety devices are available at most of the hardware stores and baby stores which will be helpful to keep kids away from unwanted areas to some extent.
