Toddler Safety: Safety Checklist to Avoid Injuries in Your Home
by Pamela Noble
Accidents in the home make up a major portion of the over 1 million kids brought to trauma rooms every year. Household accidents are also often preventable with some foresight and safety precautions put into place. Toddlers are an energetic, curious bunch and it can be hard to forsee what they'll get up to next. Taking safety precautions, makes a real difference, but nothing compares to the constant, observant supervision of a guardian. Here are some things that can be done to make your house a lot safer for your little ones.
<b>Around the house</b>
Place <a href="http://www.babyandpetgates.com/Baby-Gate-c46.html">baby gates</a> around your home to block unsafe areas like staircases, drops or any area where there is access to hazardous items. Test the gates comprehensively and ensure they comply with today's safety standards
Place locks and window fittings on all windows on higher floors to prevent accidental falls. Remove objects that a toddler could climb on to gain access to a window like chairs, shelves, etc.
Keep the floors clutter and hazard free to forestall trips and falls and other injuries.
Secure large items that could be knocked over like shelves, large appliances, televisions, etc.
Remove small items like matches, lighters, plastic bags, sharp things, or anything that might be a choking hazard, from reach.
Barricade all low lying glass such as windows and terrace doors or replace with safety/shatterproof glass.
Fill in openings or barricade areas with banisters, railings, anything a toddler might fit through or get stuck in.
Ensure all toys are safe and age appropriate. Look for small items such as buttons, googley eyes that could come off and become a choking hazard.
<b>In the bedroom</b>
Place in a safe sleeping position with no objects that could cause suffocation. Best options are a low cot or crib that prevents falls.
Do not allow animals into the bedroom while a baby or toddler is asleep. Pets can cause accidents or suffocation if they fall asleep in the wrong place.
Keep any appliances such as hair straighteners, hair dryers, curling irons, out of reach and unplugged.
Do not leave a kid unwatched for too long. Utilize a monitor and stay close by.
Ensure the temperature is comfortable and doors and windows are secure.
<b>Bathroom and bath time</b>
Never leave a toddler unsupervised in a bath, even for an instant. Accidents can occur in the blink of an eye.
Make sure the temperature is comfortable before placing a kid in a bath. Never use hot water as it can easily scald the skin. It is always better to err on the side of caution.
Do not have electrical items plugged in, in the room.
<b>In the kitchen</b>
The kitchen can be a very unsafe place for a child. Whenever possible avoid having your toddler in the kitchen at all, particularly when you're cooking.
Place a guard on the stove to stop burns.
Keep pot handles turned away from the outer edge of the oven and use back burners whenever it's possible. Take a little time to teach your child the stove is dangerous.
Be aware of possibly dangerous items in the kitchen like sharp objects, toasters, kettles, etc. Keep them out of reach.
<b>Hazardous substances</b>
Place locks on medicine cabinets and store any damaging substance beyond reach.
Put all medications in child-safe containers and bear in mind that these can't guarantee to keep children out completely.
Do not let your toddler see you take any medication if at all possible, don't let your child perceive tablets as candy.
Cautiously get rid of any medication or dangerous substance, removing them completely from the house, instead of leaving them in a rubbish bin.
Use common sense and make sure that babies are supervised at all times.
Pamela Noble writes parenting articles for <a href="http://www.babyandpetgates.com/tall-baby-gate-c46_87.html">BabyandPetGates.com</a>. You can find more information on <a href="http://www.babyandpetgates.com/Baby-Gate-Selector-c47.html">baby gates</a> and other safety items on the Baby and Pet Gates website.
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