A child’s initial experiences of the world are formed at home and for your own peace of mind, you need to know that when they are exploring their home they are safe and secure. Unlocked cabinets, curled carpet etc. if there is anything threatening or dangerous in your home, be sure that your child will find it. Below are a few safety tips to help you protect your children at home.
Take Care with Pets
Very often a pet can be a child’s first experience of looking after another living being. Children love pets but you need to be aware of some of the dangers if you are to keep your child safe when dealing with them.
Get a pet that fits in with your lifestyle. If you live in a high rise building then a dog might not be the best choice of pet so you might want to think of something smaller. If you live in a ground floor flat or a home where there is a garden then either a dog or a cat would be a good choice.
You should never leave your child alone with a pet; many people have done so and later find that the child has been scratched, nipped or badly bitten. If you don’t want your child to be among the statistics of child victims of dog attacks, don’t leave them alone together in a room.
Window and Door Security
If you want your child to be safe then make sure that you have proper window locks installed and that a child cannot open a door that leads to the staircase or to the open street. If you have young children then you should have a stair gate installed if you don’t want them falling down the stairs and getting injured.
Be Aware of Sockets and Switches
Get some covers for any electrical sockets that are not in use. Children love to poke at things and poking the wrong thing into an electrical socket could result in severe injury to the child. Power switches should be out of reach of little fingers if you don’t want them switching things on and off.
Cookers and Hotplates
Never leave a young child alone in the kitchen, which is where most home accidents happen. If you are cooking something but can’t keep the child out of the kitchen altogether then make sure that saucepan handles are turned inwards. If you have an electric hob then make sure that it is out of reach of little fingers because these can take significant time to cool down when they have been switched off.
Children Shouldn’t be Left Alone with Water
Most children love having a bath and getting time to play in the water. Your child’s bath time should be a pleasant experience for both of you. Never leave a young child alone in the bathroom as they can drown in a very small amount of water. Make sure that hot taps, in particular, are turned to tightly to be manipulated by little fingers. Be aware of the hazards in your home and take some reasonable precautions and your child should have a happy time growing up.
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