House Grooming

How To Childproof Harmful things?

To live a secure and a safe life, it is very important for one to childproof harmful things and childproofing does not mean moving breakables to higher shelves. Basically it means securing, locking, removing or relocating anything that may create a big insecurity to a child. You need to inspect your sweet home while you have the time to do it systematically.

It is very essential to first Childproof your home and this should start before your child learning to crawl because once he/she becomes mobile, you have to confront an ever-increasing, strongly curious hurricane of activity. Since young children are very oral and tactile therefore any new object or material must not only be touched but mouthed to be completely explored.

Following checklist can be considered as a starting point for childproofing your home.

• One should keep all drugs and medications, including topical ointments such as anti-insect drugs, inside a closed cabinet that is locked with a key and keep the key away from the reach of the child.
• Many child care specialists strongly recommend to clear out a lower kitchen cabinet and place plastic storage containers, toys in it for the kid to play with when he/she wants to be with mom or dad in the kitchen. At time it is possible that having a cabinet of his/her own may end some of the need to explore other cabinets in the kitchen.
• An another good way to childproof harmful things and insure the safety of the child is to install "child-resistant" locks on all cabinets within the child's reach. One should always keep in mind, what is child resistant to most children may not be to yours, so don't presume that with the locks in place your child is safe.
• All cleaning fluids and agents from lower storage areas should be removed. One should bear in mind that very common household items that are generally considered non-poisonous, if taken in large quantity, can kill a twenty two pound child and some such things include cosmetics, meat tenderizers, mouthwash and spices.
• Phone cords and all electrical things should be kept out of the reach of children.
• Always remember to turn pot handles to the back of the stove while cooking.
• Tablecloths should not be used and toiled lid locks should be properly installed.
• One should never leave a small child alone in the bathtub for even second.
• Always keep in mind to make the garage off limits and remove firearms from your home. In case you want to have them, you should keep the ammunition locked in a strongbox stored away from the gun.
• Do remember to keep the number of the nearest poison control center near your phone and also write your child's allergies, weight and any special medical conditions so you won't have to remember these when in a panic.