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As moms, we’re all used to seeing our kids play, run up and down, and do almost anything that they want. It’s nerve-wracking to see your kids do something both fun and dangerous such as jumping up and down platforms.

Even in the comfort of our homes, nothing can escape the creativity and imagination that our kids have. A chair and several pillows can serve as a fort, while a staircase and a small mattress can become a slide. As exciting and glad as we are that we’re able to hear our kids’ laughter, one has to think that it’s dangerous and troublesome.

As parents, we have to consider our children’s safety, even if they’re within our sight and close to us. Here are some tips that you can follow to make certain places in your home safe for your child.

Bathroom

A bathroom is a place where your kids are probably going to do a lot of playing around. Water, bubbles, tubs, rubber duckies, and other stuff are just a few things to expect when you want your kids to have a bath.

To make your bathroom safe for your kids, installing anti-slip mats on the bathroom floor is a good start. Make sure that the mats aren’t too thick so they don’t cause your child to trip on the bathroom tiles. Another good way to childproof your bathroom is by placing latches and locks on your cabinet doors.

These latches are necessary for you to install so that your kids won’t open your cabinets to find dangerous liquids such as cleaning agents. Remember to also clean up after every bath. Cleanliness is a small thing compared to adding locks or mats, but it comes a long way. Tidying up toys, keeping the bathroom floor dry, etc. can make your bathroom a lot safer.

Living Room

The living room isn’t a stranger to the playfulness of your kids. When they play around on your sofa, be sure to be by their side and watch out for anything that might happen. In the living room, consider installing soft carpets that can help break their falls.At least, in the event of a fall, your kids will have something to cushion their hard fall.

It’s also good to keep your T.V. mounted on the wall. Picture frames should also be kept out of reach. If your living room has a fireplace, then it’s essential to keep it covered when not in use.

Bedroom

When it comes to your child’s bedroom, it is essential to improve the safety of this potentially hazardous room. Always check if the crib or bed rails are high enough to prevent children from climbing over or rolling out. It’s also suggested that you keep excessive stuffed toys and pillows away from your child’s bed, especially in their infanthood and toddler stages.

In truth, every bedroom can be a potential hazard if that room is messy and disorganized. It’s always important to keep all bedrooms as tidy as possible, especially if your kids are there. Most of the time, valuable items such as skeleton watches, necklaces, small jewelry, and other objects can cause harm to your children.

It would help if you also made sure that any perfumes, colognes, and other bottles of liquid are appropriately stored. Make sure that they’re not stored in the lower parts of your dressers. Electrical outlets should also be covered or out of reach.

Kitchen

A kitchen is a treacherous place for your kids to run around and play. It’s a good idea to have a small gate for your kitchen to make it off-limits for your kids if you’re not around. It’s also good to keep matches and other flammable objects hidden. Knobs to your oven and burners should also have a stove guard.

When it comes to safety in the kitchen, it’s often the items that are lying around in the open that make it dangerous for them to play and be in the room unsupervised. Things such as matches, knives, and other sharp objects can be a reason for a severe injury.

Even food items and condiments such as salt, pepper, etc. can cause reactions and, in rare cases, allergies. Also an innocent bottle of honey can be disastrous for young children. Honey can contain bacteria that a child’s digestive system can’t handle yet due to immaturity. As they get older, children will have better-developed systems that can better cope with these foods (unless they have an allergy).

Takeaway

It’s reasonable for your kids to have fun and to let them enjoy their childhood. As parents, however, we should always be mindful of taking things away from their environment that can harm them. For example, making the place around them safer by removing hazards like matches, detergents, etc. are all critical measures we should always take.

While children’s curiosity about almost anything is a good thing to have, especially at their age, their inquisitiveness can also lead to dangerous situations that can harm them both mentally and physically. To avoid these situations, you should childproof the rooms mentioned above and any other rooms that may contain potential hazards. That way, you have more peace of mind when it comes to the safety of your kids.

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