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"All Children deserve to feel safe" here are top eight ways to keep your Children safe at Your home

Updated On 20 Jul, 2017 Published On 20 Jul, 2017

Home safety measures should be applied by responsible parents. Parents should be aware of all safety measures at home as well as outside.

Every working parent faces a series of problems, concerns, worries, and decisions for a child's safety at home. 

Every year, millions of kids get injured or exposed to toxins right under their own roof. Each and every child is different, even if they are of same age hence being a responsible parent one should consider various steps to secure the child the best way.

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Home is the first place a child is introduced for the first time in his life. It is a place to relax, play and enjoy spending time with family. 

Accidents obviously happen and there will be minor scrapes and bruises along the way, especially in the growing and learning phase. 

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Accidents to a minor level are acceptable to some extent but problems are actually associated with major serious injuries that are often completely preventable.

Along with supervision and a safe environment, it's a necessary step being a parent to improve home safety by teaching your child about what's safe and what's not.

Here are some of the steps to ensure that your kids get freedom along with being safe and healthy at home:

1. Secure furniture and electronic gadgets

Television and other electronic gadgets should be kept away from the reach of children to avoid any kind of accident.

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Mishandling such gadgets may cause fire, cuts and even serious injuries. Hence, parents should be choosy in locating those items.

2. Prevent poisoning

According to NSC, poisoning is a leading cause of death in the home. The main substances associated with accidental death are medicines, poisonous houseplants, cleaning products, and pesticides.

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Such hazardous substances should be locked away from the reach of children. If your child swallows something that's hazardous, call a poison control center right away.

Keep the telephone number right on your phone.

3. Be watchful near water

More than 3000 people drown every year and children up to age 4 are the most susceptible. Never leave your child alone in a pool, beach or bathtub.

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You can fence your swimming pool instead to keep your child safe in your absence. Keep toys and other attracting items away from such places for child's safety.

4. Keep children safe from choking

Suffocation is one of the leading cause of death at home among children at the age of 4 or younger. Always put babies to sleep on their backs on a soft mattress instead of on a soft cushion, pillow or blanket.

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Children under 4 can choke on round foods including popcorn, nuts, grapes, and hard candy so one should be very careful while introducing a new food to a baby.

5. Be careful about fire

Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers play a vital role if a fire breaks at home. You should teach children with all the steps in case of an emergency.

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To prevent fire at home, make sure that all the electrical appliances, electrical cords, and outlets are in a proper condition. Inflammable items should be kept out of reach of children. 

6. Watch those windows

Keep children away from windows to prevent falls. Screens are designed to keep insects and bugs out.

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Use window guards to keep children from falling. Chair and other furniture should be kept away from the windows to avoid any accidental cases.

7. Buying safe toys

One should be very careful when shopping for toys. Look for toys that are appropriately made. Avoid toys that have sharp edges, small parts, or sharp points.

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Analyze the safety information on the toy such as "Not recommended for children under 3 years of age" or "non-toxic".

Avoid marbles, balls, games with balls, and other toys that have smaller parts. These products can choke young children if swallowed. 

8. Kitchen safety

Hot foods and drinks should be handled very carefully. It should be kept out of reach and away from the edge of a counter or table.

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Keep knives and other sharp objects out of reach or in locked or "childproof" drawers and cabinets. Burners, inflammable materials, and home appliances should be far from the reach of children.

Some other safety tips

  • Keep plastic bags and burst balloons away from young children.
  • Keep cigarettes and alcohol out of reach.
  • Keep guns and firearms out of the house. If you have a gun at home, unload them, put them in a locked place. Put gun and bullets at a separate place.
  • Lock matches and lighters in a cabinet at a height.
  • Use toddler gates at the top and bottom of stairs to prevent fall.

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