Since we cannot watch them all of the time, the next best thing to do is to make your home child proof . Here are some very basic steps to take that can help you to avoid accident or tragedy and make children s lives safe and happy. This also applies to appliance cords tie them up when not in use. Check for other items on top of tables or on the floor. If so, put them away in a secure place.
Children are clever.
Child resistant caps may prevent a challenge but they are not foolproof make sure you lock all medicines away. Items such as hair dryers and clothes irons can cause severe burns. The medicine cabinet isn t the only dangerous thing in the bathroom. Showers and bathtubs should be equipped with non-skip surfaces to prevent falls. If the house you live in was built before 1978, make sure you have it checked for lead-based paint.