Dear mother ,it would be a great idea if you can begin
riskproofing your home by getting down on your hands and knees ,looking
around each room from your baby’s perspective before he
or she begins crawling, standing and walking. Here are some tips
- Keep first aid
supplies and medicines in a locked cupboard, out of reach, and
make sure others know where to find the supplies in your home and
how to respond in an emergency. Make sure you have poison proofed
your home in every way.
- Reinstall all
electrical sockets in your house above a toddler’s reach.
Install baby-proof plugs in electrical outlets and keep your baby
away from electrical cords.
- Keep pens, scissors,
letter openers, staplers, paper clips and other sharp instruments
in locked drawers.
- Domestic fires
pose one of the greatest risks to children. Children playing with
matches and lighters frequently start house fires. Keep matches
and lighters out of sight and reach of children. Extinguish and
dispose of cigarettes properly. Have an escape route planned, and
practice it, in case of fire. Fit smoke alarms and check them
regularly. If possible install smoke detectors in every bedroom
and one near the kitchen.
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