Keeping our homes safe involves more than you would think. I got a bit of a fright when I got home to my angel with her first shiner at 6 months after she climed out of her cot when I wasn't even aware she could pull herself up, so it's very important to babyproof your home early!
Here are some tips to
- Get onto your babies level
o Remove anything that can fit through the inside of a toilet roll… including earrings and coins.
o Lock away poisons, medications, alcohol, perfumes and cleaners – move higher or add childproof lock
- Put emergency numbers on fridge
- Cover electrical outlets throughout the house with covers that are not choking hazards
- Attach moveable furniture to the wall
- Cover all sharp corners to soften impact if your child falls
- Keep cords and ties out of reach, incl. window blind cords
- Never handle hot drinks or food with a child in your arms or in close vicinity
- Keep child away from your stove, use the back plates when cooking and place handles toward the back so that your child can’t reach them. For added safety you can install an oven lock or guard.
- To prevent burning by bath water reduce your geyser thermostat to 50-55°C
- Never leave your child in the tub unattended, even for a second. Always drain the bath afterwards.
- Add a lock to your toilet bowls and lock bathroom doors when not in use.
- Prevent yourself from falling with baby in your arms by using a nightlight at night, making your mats non-slip, unclutter floors and stairs.
- Invest in a fire extinguisher.
- Add door slamming preventers.
Take care!
