FAMILY LIFE Safety First Safety First


The six biggest home hazards you need to protect your young kids against.


Busy parents and young, inquisitive minds can be a dangerous combination, so it’s worth running an eye over your home regularly to ensure any potential hazards are kept clear of toddlers and young kids.


Here are the six most common types of dangers:


limit its exploring to just the house.


TWO - Sharp objects and edges Even with the addition of child draw safety locks, It’s always a good idea to keep sharp objects as far out of reach as possible – for instance, knives to the back of the cutlery drawer.


Keep a check on glass or heavy items stored on higher shelves that could be knocked into, and invest in foam or rubber corner guards for sharp-edged furniture or storage, for instance a toy chest.


THREE - Choking hazards Regular sweeping and tidying will help keep homes free from choking hazards, especially if


ONE- Chemicals Our chemical manufacturers have generally done a good job in keeping sprays, detergents, washing powders and oils well protected, with child-proof caps, clever lid mechanisms and other seals often even foxing adults!


That said, it’s worth checking that you’ve moved any chemical-based products out of harm’s reach, and that doesn’t necessarily mean into the garage or store room; after all, a young, inquisitive mind won’t


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we have kids of different ages leaving small bits of plastic, buttons, pennies, Lego and other items that, at fi rst glance, appear irresistible not to chew.


FOUR - Stairs and windows A stair bannister is essential for kids fi nding their feet in a multi- storey environment, while main windows should always be closed and locked once our little explorers are of an age when they can get up to windowsill height. After all, the fascination of what goes on outside is diffi cult to resist.


FIVE - Air quality and fl ow We all know the risks of smoking near children and have altered our habits accordingly, but consider other hazards, such as carbon monoxide emissions – a ceiling-fi xed detector can be picked up for as little as £10.


Faulty seals on windows do not seem a huge threat to health, but a fl ow of cold air on a baby can be dangerous; as well as providing an air current for mould spores to enter a house and settle on a moist surface.


SIX - Electrics While our fi rst thought should be to buy the plastic blanks that can be inserted into any plug sockets currently not being used, ensure as well against loose electric wires and cables. These can prove a choking hazard, so it’s important to check they’re comfortably fi xed to walls or skirting boards.


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