Provide a safe and secure home for healthy children

As a parent, it is your job to provide a safe environment for your child to grow up in. This means providing them with a loving and safe place. Make sure your home is free of safety hazards, including keeping medicines and chemicals out of reach, as well as sharp objects and stovetop items when they’re on.

Did you know that the main cause of death for children is accidents that occur at home? Taking a few simple precautions can make all the difference so your child doesn’t get hurt.

It is important to install safety latches on kitchen and bathroom cabinets and drawers. Household chemicals, sharp knives and scissors should be kept out of the reach of children. When you are using the stove, make sure that the pot handles are not easily reached by your children.

Also, be sure to unplug electrical appliances like flat irons or hair dryers and put them away after use so your children can’t play with them. It is important to teach your children about electricity as soon as possible. Putting childproof covers over electrical outlets is also something you may want to consider.

As a bathroom safety measure, you may want to get toilet seat safety locks. It doesn’t take much for a toddler to fall down a toilet. Small children can grow in as little as an inch of water.

If you have bookcases in your home, you may want to arrange to bolt them to the wall. I know it doesn’t seem feasible that a small child could stop them, but all it takes is for them to try to climb up a bookcase for disaster to happen.

It is also possible to get doorknob covers to keep children out of rooms that may present potential hazards. All it takes is your back for a second and the little ones can easily get into places you don’t want them to have access to.

Before you buy children’s furniture, such as cribs and high chairs, you may want to check their safety ratings. There are many websites that can help you with this information.

Another thing to watch out for is blind cords, as they can pose a strangulation hazard to small children.

Keep your child safe by checking your home regularly to make sure there is nothing that could cause harm. A little common sense can go a long way in keeping your child safe.