Unplug appliances and tools when you finish using them. Unplug extension cords from the wall outlet when the extension cord is not in use. Install outlet covers and plug covers to keep young children from playing with electrical plugs, including power bars. Outlet covers that attach to the electrical plate with screws give better protection than the plug-in style outlet caps. Several styles of these products are available.
Some children can remove the plug-in caps, and some brands are small enough to cause choking.
If you buy a night light for your child s bedroom, choose a simple light that does not look like a toy. If your child thinks the light is a toy, he or she may play with it and get an electrical burn. Don t use old or worn electrical cords. They can burn you or cause a fire. Don t touch them.