Child-proofing your home is a labor of love, but it’s one that pays off in so many ways. By identifying hazards, using the right tools, maintaining a healthy environment, and teaching your child about safety,
Electrical outlets should be protected and appliances unplugged. Use caution when adults use curling irons and hair dryers that can cause burn injuries if left on a counter top after use. Do not plug anything in near the sink, toilet or bathtub. Buckets of liquid should never be left accessib...
Some childproofing measures, such as protecting windows or electrical outlets, apply to the entire house. Here we’ll look at these, beginning with electrical outlets since these pose a serious hazard to small children. Then, please see the listing at top right for information on childproofing ...
Children are unlikely to be exposed to the dangers ofelectrical outletsand basement steps until they start crawling around on their own, but you should be proactive about baby proofing long before then. "The key is to put (childproof devices) on before they really need it," says Hal Norman...
Keep the bathroom door closed and cover the door know to keep the baby out. Soft bumper pads on hard corners and edges will reduce knocks and bruises. Also, secure furniture to the wall and cover electrical outlets.Berkelhamer, Joy EBaby Talk...
Cover all electrical outlets with plastic guards. If you have a wooden toy box – it’s best if the lid is removed or hinged and not able to be locked. Toys should beage-appropriateand contain no small pieces that can be swallowed. Anything that fits inside a cardboard toilet tube is ...
Cover all electrical outlets with outlet covers, including outlets in use. A snap on cover allows parents easy access to plugs while keeping little hands away. To keep small fingers safe keep front loading VCR’s out of children’s reach or secure the machines with a VCR lock. ...
Other things to watch closely include (but are by no means limited to) electrical outlets, staircases, floor lamps, plants, toilets, bookshelves, and, and, and… You get the picture. How to childproof your home Honestly, the best way to make sure a place is childproof is to follow you...
A few "autism-proofing" ideas: · Use locks. · Rearrange any furniture that could be in an inappropriate place (e.g. that would facilitate climbing for an autistic child). · Child-proof all electrical outlets with outlet covers.
All electrical outlets have covers Unstable furniture is fixed with furniture straps Sharp corners have pads/cushions on them Small items are locked up/out of reach Bathroom Lead paint/asbestos/mold have been removed Showers/faucets have anti-scalding devices Electrical cords are blocked/inacce...