Is Your Home Childproof ?? 5 Smart Ways To Make Your Home Childproof .

Childproof locks are very necessary before a newborn comes to the home. Following are some of the measures to be taken to childproof your home.

• Use protective coverings in all electric outlets in order to prevent child from sticking their finger or any other objects in an outlet.
• Store all household chemicals out of reach from children’s way by using shelves, cabinet locks, or childproof caps.
• Store all medicine out of children’s reach by using childproof caps.
• All cupboards and airtight containers, including refrigerators, chests or coolers should be installed with safety latches, where a child could become trapped and suffocate.
• Store knives, sharp objects and heavy pans out of child’s reach by using safety latches on cupboards within child’s reach.
• Every room and kitchen should be installed with smoke detectors.
• To prevent the kid from falling out of windows always use window guards, window stops or safety netting which can be removed at the time of emergency exit.
• Always use door –knob covers or door-locks to keep children out of dangerous rooms such as bathrooms, garage, office.
• Always leave appliances such as toaster unplugged when not in use.
• Never leave the iron on ironing board where the child could tug the cord.
• Always remove tablecloths which can be pulled down easily by kids along with anything on them.
• Always unplug electric devices such as hair dryers, curling irons, and electric shavers when not in use.
• Always keep sharp objects such as razors, manicure scissors and clippers out of reach from children. To prevent injury always use non-slip stickers and rubber guard in and over the bathtub.
• In order to prevent slipping in bathroom, always use a non-skid bathmat on the floor.
• Do not use lower locks on bathroom door which can be locked by child accidentally. Furniture’s sharp corners and edges should be covered with bumpers.
• In order to prevent tipping always secure book shelves, TV and other furniture against walls.
• Remote controls, CDs and Videos should be kept out of reach from children.
• Breakable items such as table lamps, plates out of reach from children.
• Always dispose off broken or dangerous toys that may cause injury to the child.
• Balloons and plastic bags should be kept away from children as it may cause suffocations.
• Always protect children from ponds, wells kiddy pools and deep puddles as children can drown in 2 inches of water also.
• Always install a fence with locking gate around the swimming pool.

The above-mentioned safety devices are available at most of the hardware stores and baby stores which will be helpful to keep kids away from unwanted areas to some extent.