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The home becomes a place of adventure as babies start to crawl, with different areas for them to explore. This places them in dangerous situations on a regular basis as sharp corners, stairs and everyday appliances threaten their safety. It is estimated that approximately half of the two million accidents suffered by children every year happen in the home, with cuts, burns and poisoning being common. As a parent, it is your responsibility to ensure that your home is as safe as it can be for your child as it grows up. The suggestions below will make your house much safer for any child moving from room to room.

Exploring is natural in every child and they are eager to discover the different rooms in their home. This means that they move through doorways several times a day. Door edge protectors will not only protect the door from everyday damage, but will also eliminate the possibility for your child to be grazed or cut by splinters and sharp corners. You can also fix a door stop onto the doors so that little fingers and toes can’t get trapped in them.

As mentioned above; burns are a common injury that many children experience. The bedroom and kitchen are the most common places that burns occur. Using the back rings on the hob will lower the chances of your child getting burnt. Hair straightening appliances should be kept out of the reach of children until they have cooled down completely. Don’t light candles around children and if you have a fire on, shield it with a fire guard.

The mouth is what children use most to explore new things. This is a problem in the home as there are things left lying about that a child may put in their mouth, what they find under the sofa or in bottles. Keep anything that you would not want your child to digest in high cupboards or in a cabinet with a childproof lock attached. Poisonous substances can kill children, even everyday household products, so make sure there is no opportunity for a child to get their hands on anything dangerous.

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