Written by Editorial Team
As parents, our biggest concern is our children’s safety. Childproofing the house should be your primary concern. We make sure that we do not leave our child unattended in a public place and that our child does not wander off alone outside the home or in a park.
But have you thought about all the dangers a child faces while he/she is at home? According to research, children get into more dangerous situations at home than anywhere else. So, while you may think that your home is the safest place for your kid, it may be the most dangerous of places.
Here are some tips on how can you childproof your house and make it safe:
And by this, we mean you literally get down and take a look at your house from your child’s point of view. Take a look at what all things look tempting and what all things are within the reach of your child. Doing so will help you realize what corners, cupboards, and drawers can hurt your child.
Any harmful thing that appears within the reach of your child should be immediately removed. Pick up any small object like marbles, coins, or any decorative item kept on low shelves that your child can swallow. Make sure to cover any sharp corners and edges of furniture or other items that can hurt your child.
We live in a world full of gadgets and appliances. Make sure that all electrical appliances are kept outside the reach of your child because they can pass an electric current. Also, their cords too should be kept out of reach as children can pull them, resulting in the appliance falling over them.
All the electrical sockets that are placed low on the walls should be covered because children often tend to stick their fingers inside the sockets out of curiosity. Be careful never to leave any appliance plugged in after you are done using it.
The most common safety hazard that furniture causes are that it provides a place for children to jump from. Children love climbing up the furniture so remove any fancy or decorative items from the shelves that children can reach by climbing on chairs or stools. Children can be hurt by shards of glass or china if they fall. Make sure all drawers are properly locked as well. Keep furniture away from high-rise windows.
Children will eat or drink anything out of curiosity. Make sure that you remove all sorts of medication bottles or pills from within their reach. Keep them safely locked. Similarly, detergents, floor cleaners, dishwashing liquids, etc. should also be kept away and at a high place so that the children cannot reach them.
Do not, in any case, leave your child unattended in a pool or a bathtub even if he/she is in a bathing ring or seat. Even buckets filled with water are dangerous for small children as they can pose a drowning hazard to your child. Always keep an eye on your child and supervise his/her activities in the bathroom. Also, pay attention to your child while in the toilet to avoid his/her accidentally falling inside.
Childproof your house with utmost care and attention as the slightest negligence on your part may harm your child. Remember, children are prone to accidents and they want to touch and feel almost everything that comes their way!
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