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As a parent, every day
you face worries about your child. From the moment they wake up to the
moment they go to sleep, you run around after them whilst juggling a
million other tasks. This is why it is obviously
important to childproof your home. Once you take these preventative
actions, it’s one less thing to tick off an ever-growing list of things
to do to make sure your child is safe. A great way to make sure you
cover all areas is to get down to the level of your
child and see what they can see. It will help you spot less obvious
areas; keep in mind that children are curious creatures!
Electrical appliances
One of the first areas
parents usually look at is plug sockets. This is a given, as children
can usually reach these even when they are just crawling so it’s best to
get them covered as soon as possible. But there
are other electrical appliances that need attention. The wires to your
television and any other accessories you have, such as games consoles,
need to be hidden away. You’d be amazed at how little it takes for a big
television to be pulled down. It’s not just
the danger of the objects falling down; the wires themselves pose a
hazard. It wouldn’t take long for a curious child to get tangled in the
wires, all it takes is a couple of seconds when your back is turned and
they could be in serious danger – so all wires
must be hidden away.
Doors
We all know that safety
gates are extremely important, especially when it comes to stair ways.
However, as an extra measure, it’s also a good idea to modify your door
hinges. As your child starts to toddle around,
they love to copy what other people are doing. So when your rushing
through doorways, there’s a good chance your little one will follow.
Without modifications, there’s every chance the door will slam on your
child’s fingers if they can’t keep up. You can get
special hinges which make sure the doors close slowly, making it almost
impossible for your child to injure their fingers and toes!
Blinds
When it comes to window
blinds, you should check every room in your house to make sure they are
safe for children. Blind cords are very hazardous to children, and
should be avoided at all costs. Not only are they
a choking hazard, but it’s too easy for a child to get caught in those
loops. Although you can get hooks to go on your wall to loop the cords
round, there are better and safer blinds out there which are a lot less
dangerous for your children.
Roller blinds are a great option,
they don’t have the long loops like vertical blinds do and are great at
keeping the light out – essential when we have light evenings and the
children can’t get to sleep!
Of course the list could
go on when it comes to childproofing, these are just a few of the areas
you need to cover. But it’s important not to let it stress you out and
not to worry over the slightest scrape your
child might get into – accidents will happen. As long as the biggest
hazards are sorted, you can relax and know that your whole family can
enjoy your home.
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