Backyard Safety Importance

Series Summary

Let's face it- children get into everything. With their wild imaginations, kids are constantly trying to figure out the world they live in. The best way to do this is to touch, look and play with everything around them. The last thing on a child's mind is safety. They do not know what can potentially hurt them. This is why it is important to childproof your home. They always say that the best policy is avoidance. So, before a kid's safety is compromised, learn how to create the perfect environment for a child's growing mind. Children love to play outdoors. However, this can be one of the hardest places to childproof. The backyard may be full of all kinds of hazards: swimming pools, grills, chemicals and more. Thankfully, there are ways to minimize the hazards of backyard play. In this free video series, learn how to childproof a backyard. Our expert, Karina Fraley, demonstrates some simple steps to make the backyard more safe. Learn how to childproof hot tubs, grills, outdoor refrigerators and more. Also, get tips for treating insect bites and stings. Make sure outdoor play sets are functioning, and find out how to secure hazardous chemicals. With these simple safety tips, children will be safe while they explore the many worlds of their own backyard.

Video Transcript

"Today we're going to be talking a little bit about backyard safety. Our backyards are a great refuge, it's obviously nice to spend a lot of time outside in the fresh air, and relax, and enjoy our homes. Our kids love to run around wild and play outside, and there are a lot of things to consider in terms of safety. You want to be sure that anybody who spends time in your backyard whether it's a little one, or an adult is safe out there. There are some obvious hazards such as pools, and jacuzzis, and any sort of standing water, as well as plants, anything that can pose a danger in terms of being toxic, or anything that could have some sort of sharp thorn that could hurt someone. You want to just be sure that you take a little bit of time, and go around your backyard and make sure that you are aware of some of the hazards that are out there. And, that you do what you have to, to make sure that you take card of those things and have your backyard be a safe haven for anyone who spends time out there."