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Parents always worry about the safety of their little ones. I know this, I’ve spoken to enough of them and for some it approaches paranoia. But it’s not completely unfounded. Unfortunately there’s a lot that can endanger your children both in and out of the home. If you’re worried about the safety of your children I think this post is going to help a lot. On here we’ll look at the main ways that you can keep the kids safe in the house.
Out Of Way, Out Of Sight
Did you know that you probably have all the right ingredients to make a bomb in your home? Now before you get carried away with that idea, I’m not suggesting your kids are going to make one. I’m making the point that there are some incredibly dangerous substances in the house. As much as you would like to think your children are sensible enough to be around them, you can never be too careful. Keep harmful substances out of the reach of young children. For instance, don’t put the bleach under the sink or behind the toilet.
Adult Supervision
I don’t like the idea of leaving kids alone for too long in the house or out the house. I’ve seen kids in cities as young as eight wandering around by themselves. I can’t be the only one who thinks that’s wrong and potentially dangerous. But the fact remains that they’re out there. In the home things are a little different. You don’t have to keep 24/7 attention on your kids. But you should make sure that their bedroom doors stay open so that you can at least hear what they’re doing.
I would also beware of letting your kids go online by themselves, at an early age. You may think they can’t get into any trouble but you’d be surprised. There have been reports of kids as young as ten using the stranger chat Website Omegle. It’s easy for young children to give too much information out online or speak to the wrong people so always be aware.
Environmental Dangers
I’d like to think that my home environment is safe for children. I don’t allow mould to develop and the home isn’t dirty. But at the same time I can’t shake the warning I recently read about fluoride levels in the water. Fluoride has been linked to low IQ and brain problems. It’s often found at high levels in water supplies. That’s why I’m considering buying a water filter for my home and why you might want to consider doing the same. Water filters purify the water your kids drink, getting rid of all the nasty chemicals.
Prepared For Injuries
I think every home should have a first aid kit. Included in that you should have everything you need to treat some of the worst injuries. For instance, child burns in the kitchen are frighteningly common. You can get the best safety features in your kitchen and they could still happen. That’s why you should have Tegaderm film and burn cream in your home. Put this on the wound and it will heal quickly before it becomes serious. Tegaderm is also great because it stays on even when wet.
Safety Features
Finally, when you have young children you do need the basic safety features. You need plug covers and you need a safety gate at the top of the stairs. These are going to prevent accidents that are more common than you realise.
Remember, you might think that your children are safe at home and for the most part, they are. But it never hurts to be prepared for the worst.
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