Kitchen is where a child sees his mother and finds that all activity of the house is centered here. The curiosity of a child about everything finds a feast of question at this place. Here is where all his sweet delicious treats are kept hidden, and the child will obliviously come looking for something or other in the kitchen. The smell of food, cluttering sounds, colors and flavorful smells are more compelling to a child. This hustle and bustle is like a calling for a child and he loves to be around his mother in the kitchen. This habit can be a bit dangerous if safety is compromised.
We do many things in kitchen like cooking; washing utensils, stocking up preserved food, grains and pulses. We also keep sharp objects in the kitchen to cut vegetables, meat and many other things. These all things if used properly are of lot of help to us. For a child it may be of not that much help. Most things in kitchen are sharp, heavy, and hot or work on electricity. These things if in unsafe hands can cause injuries.
Parents should be careful about their kitchen habits if they have small kids around, so that the child or you yourself are not exposed to injuries that are caused in kitchen. Your child would need undivided attention, and any lack there can have consequences. Here are some safety tips for parents to follow in kitchen for safety of their child.
The most important thing is to be very alert when your child is in the kitchen. If you have a toddler, cook when he is sleeping or when someone else can take care of him for some time. Never, ever leave your child without supervision in the kitchen.
Dr Chetan Ginigeri is an experienced Pediatric Intensivist with national and international training. With 15 years of experience, he is one among very few Intensivists in India trained to take care of children who need/had organ transplants. He has been responsible for coordinating the Pediatric Organ Transplant program.Read more.
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