On occasion I ve had to feed my granddaughter, and would heat up her food in the microwave, using a small plastic bowl. I was warming to ensure there were no HOT spots that often resulted with the use of a microwave. All of my electrical cords are tucked away, or shortened to alleviate any little hands from pulling at them, or conceivably wrapping a cord around their neck. I always unplug my small appliances, especially the toaster as I notice that cord does tend to get warm after use. Purchasing electrical outlet covers for all exposed outlets will ensure that little fingers don t plug in things besides an electrical plug, such as bobby pins, or anything that is metal.
Children are curious, and an open dishwasher door is inviting to a small child.
One reason I always keep the door to my dishwasher shut. I add the detergent just before I run the machine. Luckily my washer and dryer are located in the basement. But I know if they were located in the kitchen area, I would not allow my children, and now my granddaughter to play near them, especially while in use. If everyone would get down to a child s level, crawl around on the floor with them, view things from that child s perspective, discover what that child may be capable of getting into from that position, it can help alleviate potential injury to that child, and potential tragedy for that family.