Young children are by nature very curious and if not properly protected from harm in the home, can end up being seriously injured. Taking a few precautions in the home is one way to protect small children from getting seriously hurt.
These are a few tips on ways to make your home safe:
• Install latches on cabinets and draws.
• Keep all cleaning products on shelves that are out of reach of small children
• Keep medications in childproof containers.
• Post the Poison Center Hotline number next to your phone (1-800-222-1222).
• Cover unused electrical outlets with safety caps.
• Put safety gates at the bottom and top of staircases.
• Do not use looped cords on window blinds.
• Prevent furniture from tipping over by securing it to a wall.
• Do not leave children unattended in a bath.
• Keep your doctor’s phone number handy.
• Put door knob covers on rooms that children shouldn’t have access to.
• Have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on every floor of the home.
• Do not place furniture that a child can climb on in front of a window.
• Use window gates on every window.
• Place corner and edge bumpers on furniture.
Childproofing a home isn’t only for babies. Unintentional home injuries are one of the leading causes of death in children under 14 years of age.
All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.