I would like to share with you this Childproofing Checklist from the book I’m currently reading ” How to Discipline Your Child Without Spanking or Shouting” .
- Always keep knives and dangerous items locked safely away from children.
- Install childproof lathces on all cabinets and drawers that may contain dangerous objects.
- Crawl through the house on your hands and knees to spot enticing hazards to be remedied.
- Plug empty electrical outlets with plastic plugs designed for this purpose.
- Remove unused extension cords.
- Move large pieces of furniture in front of electrical outlets that have cords plugged in them, or install protective outlet coverings that prevent a child from unplugging the cord.
- If small tables or other furnishings are not sturdy or have sharp corners, put them away until your child is older or install protective coverings around sharp edges.
- Large pieces of furniture that a child can climb and tip over should be safely secured to a nearby wall.
- Place dangerous household substances, such as detergents, cleaning fluids, razor blades, matches, and medicines, as well out of reach in a locked cabinet.
- Install proper screen on a fireplace.
- Always use a correct seat in your automobile.
- Regularly check toys for sharp edges or small broken pieces.
To be continued …
Thanks for sharing these tips!