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Most parents are very conscientious when it comes to ensuring that their home is kept safe for children. The addition of simple plastic latches on household cleaning supply cupboards and cabinets, electrical outlet covers and doorknob covers are all common inclusions in houses with small children. Unfortunately, many parents overlook another dangerous area in their home.
Where you store tools is an area that is filled with seemingly harmless inanimate objects, but they can become dangerous in the young hands. Simple tools like hammers, saws and drills should Read the rest of this entry »
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For a parent there is not a thought in the world that is more terrifying than that of your child becoming seriously injured. Fortunately there are many commercially available products that will help us ensure that dangerous knives stay out of the hands of our little ones.
While marketing departments of various manufacturers will claim that their locks are “child proof,” we as parents know that the ambitious child may be able to disprove this claim. Careful consideration will have to be given when choosing which type Read the rest of this entry »
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Once children are mobile, around 9 months of age, it is essential that your home is child-proofed. This included making sure heavy furniture is secured to the wall, toxic chemicals and medicines are locked away and electrical outlets are covered.
Electrical outlets are often overlooked when child-proofing a home. Due to their frequency of use, parents forget that these outlets pose a major risk to curious crawlers and toddlers. By implementing plug covers, parents can greatly reduce the risk that children will put the finger, or other Read the rest of this entry »
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If you have young children, drawer locks are a very important safety feature all parents should have in their home. Think about what you have stored in your drawers. They probably contain silverware, knives, and cleaning supplies. Think about that junk drawer. What’s in there? It’s probably full of scissors, tools, and small items that the child could choke on. Another hazard is if the child were to pull the entire drawer out of the cabinet and onto themselves. All these things could cause severe Read the rest of this entry »