Home Childproofing Child Saftey Tips

Safe Home Childproofing is pleased to offer this list of household safety tips.  We hope it will help in your decision-making for keeping your child safe and accident free.  Here at Safe Home Childproofing PREVENTION is our motto.

1. Any safety device you buy should be sturdy enough to prevent injury to your child, yet easy enough for you to use
2. Use Safety Latches and Locks on cabinets and drawers in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry room, and other areas to help prevent access to poisons, medicines, cleaning products, knives and sharp objects
3. Insure Safety Latches and Locks are sturdy enough to withstand pulls and tugs from children
4. Use Safety Gates to prevent falls down stairs and to keep children from dangerous or undesired areas
5. Use Safety Gates that children cannot dislodge easily, but adults can open and close without difficulty
6. Corner and Edge Bumpers help prevent injuries from falls against sharp edges of furniture and fireplaces
7. Electrical Outlet Covers and Plates can help to prevent serious shock or possible electrocution
8. Be sure Outlet Covers cannot be easily removed by a child, and that they are large enough to not be a choking hazard
9. Be sure Door Knob Covers are sturdy enough not to break, but allow a door to be opened quickly enough by an adult in an emergency
10. Self-Closing sliding glass doors and sliding glass doors with locks that must be re-secured after each use are often not enough barrier for swimming pools
11. Anti-Scald Devices for faucets and shower heads can set your water temperature at 120◦ to help prevent burns from hot wate
12. Carbon Monoxide Detectors, properly placed, can assist in preventing CO poisoning
13. Cut window blind cords.  Use safety tassels and Inner Cord Stops to help prevent strangling
14. Use Door Stops and Door Holders to prevent injuries to fingers and hands
15. Smoke Detectors are necessary safety devices for protection against fire, deaths and injuries.  Check Smoke Detectors monthly to insure operability
16. Cordless phones eliminate a strangle device, and allow you to walk around the house to watch your child while on the phone.