Follow these safety tips to keep your child or younger brother or sister out of harm's way. Insert outlet covers in any unused outlets so fingers or other objects can't be inserted. Use cord shorteners.
Youngsters like to pull on cords, which can pull an appliance off of a shelf and onto the child.
It can also damage the cord, resulting in a fire hazard. Keep light bulbs in all sockets, even if they aren't being used. This keeps a child from putting a finger in a socket. Unplug and put away appliances like toasters and fans when they are not being used.