How to Make a Home Childproof
There are many different ways that your child can get hurt in your home. Some of them are obvious, like electrical outlets. However, some dangers aren't so obvious, like furniture that could topple over. Follow these steps to identify potential problems and complete childproofing your home.
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Remember that babies and small children can easily choke on anything that can fit through a toilet paper roll. In addition, they are very curious and will explore anything that looks interesting. Very young children don't have a comprehension of danger, so it's the responsibility of the adult to make the home safe.
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Get a toilet paper towel roll, pad of paper and pencil. Crawl around your house on your hands and knees. Look for things that a baby might try to pick up, pull or choke on, such as general clutter and electrical wires. Grasp objects such as furniture and room décor. If you can pull it over on yourself, then you need to remove it from the room. Make a list of any hazards that you notice such as electrical outlets, unsecured doors and unsecured toilets.
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Go shopping for all the safety devices that you need. Take your list with you so that you don't forget anything. Look at all of the devices available at the store and consider whether you need them or not. Remember to get baby gates to keep youngsters out of rooms that are just too dangerous, such as bathrooms.
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Install all of the safety devices that you purchased. Crawl about your house again and test all of the devices to make sure they are working properly.
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