What can seem like commonsense knowledge for adults may be an innate hazard for babies and young children. Stairs and outlets, for example, fall within this scope. Children may wander around, even when you’re present, but after a short slip, they may fall down a flight of stairs. Instead of relying on your children to not touch an open outlet or to stay away from the stairs, childproof your home from potential hazards. The Nemours Foundation, in Bloomberg Business Week, gives some tips for baby-proofing a home:
• Children and babies should always be supervised when near stairs.
• Remove any clutter, such as toys and books, near the stairs that could become a tripping hazard for your child.
• Many stairs have open spaces that a child could put his or her head through. Cover these areas with rail guards.
• Install a safety gate on both ends of the stairs. A hardware-installed model is preferred to a press-down design.
• Older accordion gates are actually a safety hazard, as a child could stick his or her head through and become stuck.
• Once a child is old enough, teach him or her to walk down the stairs backwards.
Various baby retailers, such as Designer Baby carry safety products for babies and children. These range from wooden and plastic safety gates to outlet covers. For the first few years, many of these products will be needed around the home. As a parent can’t watch his or her child every single second, some precautions need to be taken. Using baby gates, outlet covers, and other edge covers will make your home a safer place for your child and will also give you a better peace of mind.
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