Raising a baby is not easy. Especially once your kid starts walking and running around the house. Your home presents so much danger to your kid, you just might not know it yet.
Children are naturally curious about everything they see. They like touching and sticking their fingers into everything. However, there are ways you can protect your beloved toddler from these dangers. Here are some tips:
Install Baby Gates
Baby gates are easy to install. There are plenty of baby gates available in today’s market. Most of these can be bought in bulks, so you can put them in every room to protect your kid from going in and out of places on their own. Baby gates are also easy to install, they come with helpful instructions for easier setup.
Install Safety Latches
This is very important. Your kid can open cabinets and drawers, and when they do, there might be dangerous things inside such as knives, poisonous household products, kitchen utensils and more. A safety latch can prevent them from getting their hands into these dangerous items.
Smart Storage
Keep everything dangerous such as medicines in their original containers. Medicines bottles are designed to be childproof, but it is also best to store them smartly away from your kids’ reach.
Cover Electrical Outlets
Unused electrical outlets should be covered at all times. You can easily purchase safety caps and outlet protectors and install. It is also best to update your outlets with ground fault circuit interrupters or GFCIs. This will automatically turn off electricity if any appliance falls into the water.
Apply Corner and Edge Bumpers
Corner and edge bumpers can save lives. Apply these to every furniture and other items that can be painful should your child bump into it. It’s also helpful for adults – trust us! It’s great protection against injury.
Invest in Security Cameras
Today, security cameras are not as expensive as they used to be. It is a great investment to have security cameras in random rooms around your home to monitor any activity when you are not around.
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