If you have a baby or a toddler, or are currently expecting (first of all, congratulations!) then you need to make sure that everything in the house is designed keeping the safety of your child/children in mind. The inherently curious nature of children can be wonderful to observe but it also means that your peaceful home can quickly turn into a safety hazard the minute you turn your back! Here are a few hacks to keep your children safe – whether or not you’ve got your eye on them.

• Child-proof your drawers and cupboards!

Drawers which look completely harmless on the surface can quickly turn into a safety nightmare when young kids are around. They can climb into larger drawers and accidentally shut themselves inside. They can drag smaller drawers all the way out, dropping the heavy box and its contents on their feet. They can slam a door shut, catching the fingers of their other hand in the joint. Why leave the scope for accidents alive? Easily child-proof your drawers and cupboard doors by putting safety locks on your drawers and doors. This prevents children from being able to easily open them. As an adult, on the other hand, you can simply and easily remove the lock and put it back on once you are done accessing the contents of the shelf. 

• Secure the stairs!

The stairway is arguably the most dangerous part of the home, especially when your child is learning to crawl or walk. Keeping the staircase out of the reach of children is of utmost importance because ironically, it is also one of the places kids love to play in! Put in a gate at both the bottom and top of the stairs for safety. You can choose a solid wooden door for complete safety or a lighter plastic one for practicality and easier removal when the kids are older. 

• Don’t let things topple!

Kids love climbing things – so much so that they can start to climb even before they can stand firmly on their own two feet! If you haven’t secured or wall mounted practically every heavy object at home, it can become a potential safety hazard. Take special care in the cases of chests of drawers, tall cupboards and TV units, as they are heavy enough to cause damage and yet light enough that they can easily topple over if they haven’t been secured to the wall.

• Secure all the sockets!

Electric sockets are another point on that list of things that amuse children and terrify responsible adults. They are endlessly curious about the world around them, and that includes wondering what goes on inside those little socket holes! This can mean an electrical accident waiting to happen. Make sure you cover all the electric sockets within your child’s reach with plastic caps that hide the holes from sight or prevent easy access.

• Keep the doors secure!

Securing doors is important for multiple reasons. Children learn from example and as they watch their adults opening and closing doors several times a day, they can try and repeat this before they’re ready for the weight and momentum of the door, and end up injuring themselves. They could accidentally shut the door on their fingers or shut themselves inside a room without knowing how to get out again. Sidestep this nightmare by inserting sturdy door stoppers that are beyond from their reach. Once you, the adult, want to close the door, you can easily remove the stopper and properly shut the door. 

By simply following these simple steps and staying alert around your kids, you can keep them out from harm’s way. Just be safe – it’s easier than rushing them to the doctor, or stopping them from doing practically anything fun in the house for fear that they might hurt themselves! Happy parenting! 

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