Life changes when you become a parent. A home where a newborn or crawling toddler lives looks very different to that of a home with a young couple without kids. These differences are essential to ensure the safety of children because an average house has many hazards. It takes time to baby-proof your home, but can often happen gradually as your baby jumps from one milestone to the next - just make sure you are one step ahead!
This home safety list includes many essential safety ideas as well as many items that would be a most appreciated and practical gift for new parents.
General
o Remove small, fragile or breakable items
o Barrier gates on stairs
o Covers on all power points
o Safety locks on windows to stop them opening more than 4 inches
o Child proof locks for cupboards, drawers, fridge, washing machine, dryer and toilet
o Stickers or frosting on glass areas to prevent collisions
o Secure large objects to prevent them from falling eg bookcases
o Blind and curtain cords out of child's reach
o Ensure suitable number of smoke alarms installed
o Heating appliances out of reach
o Place all hot drinks out of reach
o Move furniture away from windows, ceiling fans and electrical switches
o Fireguards in front of all fires
Bathroom
o Lockable medicine cupboard
o Bath thermometer
o Cosmetics, razors, hairdryers all out of reach
o Reduce hot water tap below 50 degrees
o Heater out of reach
o Non-slip mat in bath tub
Laundry
o Store poisons out of reach
o Nappy bucket with firm fitting lid
Kitchen
o Barrier gate to restrict access
o Fit an oven guard
o Fire blanket / fire extinguisher
o Store plastic bags out of reach
o Safety lock on dishwasher
o Lockable cupboard for cleaning products
o Knives and sharp objects out of reach
o Saucepans placed on back hot plates with handles turned to prevent them being pulled down.
o Child resistant latches on cupboards you do not want your child getting into
o Replace tablecloths with placemats
o Kettle and appliance cords out of reach
Outside
o Store poisons, pesticides, paints out of reach
o Clear pathways
o Remove all branches hanging at child's eye level
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