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Do you think your house is safe?
You have installed gates on the stairs and covers on eletrical outlets, so your kids are safe, right?
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Maybe. But they may not be safe enough unless you have considered many of the hidden dangers that many parents overlook, such as anchors to keep furniture from tipping over, covers over power strips, window gaurds, etc.
Hidden Dangers Checklist
- Consider using a wall anchor or safety strap for the stove and large pieces of furniture that can tip over.
- Do not place your TV on a cart that could easily tip over onto your child.
- Use window guards that can quickly be removed if there is an emergency and/or wedges so that windows can't be opened very far.
- Consider a lock for the dish washer (so he can't reach unsafe items, like steak knives, that you might be washing) and refrigerator.
- Use a stove guard so your kids can't touch hot burners and place locks over stove guards to keep your kids from turning the stove on.
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- Cover your power strip and use cord holders so your kids can't pull on dangling eletrical cords.
- Use a plastic cover on your computer, TV, VCR, etc. so that your kids can't touch buttons and controls.
- Install a toilet lid lock to prevent drownings.
- Have a fire escape ladder if you live in a multi-level home.
- Secure your fireplace with a door guard and a heat-resistant steel gate.
- Secure (keep out of reach of your child) your car keys and lock your car so that your children can't get locked in the car or the trunk.
- Consider getting a trunk release mechanism so that your child can't get trapped in the trunk.
- Remove the rubber knob or tip from door stops, as younger children can choke on them, or just use a one piece door stop.
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- To prevent finger injuries, use a finger pinch gaurd on doors.
- Secure the key for a gas fireplace or consider using a valve cover.
- Use a guard on bannisters and railings, especially if your younger child can fit through the rails.
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- Remove the hood and neck drawstrings from your child's jackets and other clothing, as they can get caught in school bus doors, handrails and playground equipment, etc. Also warn your child about using dangling key rings and hanging things from their backpacks, as they too can get caught and injure your child.
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