Keeping a toddler safe in the home
Small hands and feet have a habit of getting into mischief which is why the Child Accident Prevention Trust provide a range of information and advice for parents and those who look after children to help prevent accidents in the home. Here are some top tips in line with their advice, to help you:
Safety devices can be purchased fairly inexpensively and keep children and their wandering hands away from where they shouldn’t be. Examples include safety catches and locks for cabinets and drawers, safety gates for rooms and staircases and anti-scald devices. You can also purchase home furnishings that take into account potential dangers for children, including blinds with safety tidies that keep toggles and cords out of their reach. Buy these online from specialists such as Direct Blinds.
Placing of furniture should be carried out with kids in mind. Always situate furniture away from windows to prevent children climbing up and falling and keep away from breakables for the same reason.
Decluttering your home will not only help it look tidier and bigger, but will also help stop your child tripping and injuring themselves or breaking things.
For more ways to help prevent accidents in the home visit the Child Accident Prevention Trust website here .