A home is said to be the safest and most beautiful place on earth for all. So, is it for a kid too? You surely would hope so! Children especially need a good, safe and sanitised space that they can call home! And when they are just little ones, who have started crawling or walking in that cute wobbly way, who are on a new mission every other second, making a place safe and sound with them around can be something like winning a war.
Whatever the situation may be, and how much ever hyperactive your little one may be, you need to make your place a safe haven for them. Failing which, your child can get prone to many accidents that can affect them a lot physically and mentally. Therefore, it’s better to invest a little more in these security and safety precautions than bearing an unbearable loss later.
How can you make your home safer for your little ones?
Making your home kid proof isn’t much difficult and expensive. Just a little thoughtful designing and some precautionary measures, and your home can be guarded for your little bundles of joy. Let’s read about these measures that are essential for a safer home:
- Electrical fittings and wires — The one criterion that’s extremely dangerous if left unattended are electricals of all kinds. It’s important for your wires to be in good conditions. If you find them peeled off from a corner, or a scratch on them, immediately call for a qualified electrician from DAK electricals. They are trained well in their field, have got years of experience in installing and repairing electrical wires and connections and give an instant response to your call. Even if you have any wire that’s left open or any switch that needs repairing, make sure you to tend to that issue at the earliest too. Also, never use extension cords for long in a house where you have kids. Toddlers do have a habit of chewing anything they find lying, you never know when they’ll start nibbling those wires. Also, they tend to put fingers on sockets and pull the wires of the extensions. You can well imagine how dangerous these can be! Always ensure you install locked switches and also conceal as much wires as you can.
- Locks and cameras — Upgraded door locks are essential in the homes where kids stay! Also, installation of CCTV Cameras is essential especially when you have nannies looking after them. Crime against children is increasing, and you never know how safe your child is at your own home. The locks on windows and doors ensure a safer space for your child, while the cameras can keep a close eye on all the actions going on at home. If you have outdoor spaces like gardens or decks where your kids play, ensure to always accompany them there and put on fences for extra security.
- Objects and furniture — Furnitures at home can be a danger for children too. If you don’t pay much attention to its repairing and making, the corners of the furniture may remain unfinished and unpolished. These can harm the kids while playing around them. These don’t just cause scratches, but may also lead to major injuries which may need stitches or surgery on them too. Sharp objects, pointed corners – all these are potential hazards and should be avoided.
- Window grills — Nowadays, we often prefer homes having large windows and low walls to have unobstructed views. Kids tend to have a lot of curiosity. They’ll definitely try to climb and crawl over it. It’s always safer to keep those windows locked. But, if you want a good flow of air inside the house, it’s better to have those grills on your windows. This may avoid any kind of serious issues that may happen when you are not paying close attention to the child’s activity.
- Installation of carbon monoxide detectors — Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas that can’t be felt, smelt or seen. But it is present in almost all households and can be deadly. Especially for kids, they are more vulnerable to such gas and get affected due to it easily. Installing a carbon monoxide detector at home is important. This would let you know when you need to take action against this situation and restore for your kid a safer home.
Children are precious. They are undoubtedly more important than any other thing in our life. Therefore risking their life because of lack of time or attention (or to avoid the expenditure) can be serious. Better upgrade your home to a safer one than risk their lives because of it.
