Childproof Your Home
About 2-1/2 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple child safety devices on the market today.
Any safety device you buy should be sturdy enough to prevent injury to your child, yet easy for you to use. It's important to follow installation instructions carefully. In addition, if you have older children in the house, be sure they re-secure safety devices. Remember, too, that no device is completely childproof; determined youngsters have been known to disable them.
You can childproof your home for a fraction of what it would cost to have a professional do it. And safety devices are easy to find. You can buy them at hardware stores, baby equipment shops, supermarkets, drug stores, home stores, and through mail order catalogues.
Here is a basic list of 12 child safety devices that can help prevent many injuries to young children. For detailed information on these twelve safety device tips, check out the Childproofing Your Home page at the consumer product safety commission site.
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Safety Latches and Locks
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Safety Gates
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Door Knob Covers and Door Locks
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Anti-Scald Devices
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Smoke Detectors
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Window Guards and Safety Netting
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Corner and Edge Bumpers
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Outlet Covers and Outlet Plates
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Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector
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Safety Tassels and Inner Cord Stops
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Door Stops and Door Holders
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Cordless Phones