The importance of home safety

The home can be a very hazardous place for babies and small children if precautions aren’t taken to make the home a safer place. Whilst almost unheard of in the UK, childproofing your home in the United States and increasingly in the rest of Europe is widely accepted as the single most important measure to prevent accidental injury to young children in the home.
Curious children left unattended, even for a moment, will wander into rooms that hold potential dangers. All parents wish to provide the very best possible environment for their young children to grow up in and any unnecessary bumps, tumbles, burns, fractures, and even more serious injuries can easily be avoided.

It is extremely important to have a ‘childsafe’ home. Here are some handy tips to point you in the right direction.

Children are inquisitive - never leave your child alone to crawl, especially near stairs - always have a stair gate in place at the top and bottom of your stairs.
Small children can easily fall as they learn to walk. The garden is a dangerous place. Never leave a child near an open pond or swimming pool.
Small babies can choke very easily. You should never leave a child to eat alone.
Never leave toys or small objects on the floor, especially near to the stairs. Many accidents are caused by children falling over toys.
Accidents can occur in an instant – remove anything climbable from beneath a window.
Fit locks and catches that avoid windows from opening more than 10 read more