|  The
home should provide a loving and carrying environment
for your child. Your child should feel free to move
around without any hazards coming in his or her
way. Therefore to provide your child with a safe
environment, it is essential to take certain safety
measures at home.
| Safety
Measures in the Bedroom : |
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Fix
grills in the windows to protect your child
if he/she is able to reach the windows by
standing on sofas, chairs or the bed. |
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All
sharp instruments such as scissors and blades
as well as all medication should be kept away
securely and out of reach. |
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Curtains
as well as blinds should be held back and
fastened with an appropriate pin. |
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Rickety
and unstable furniture should be placed out
of your child's reach as they may topple over
and fall. |
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Chest
draws should be locked to prevent your child
from prying them open and then getting their
fingers stuck or jammed while shutting draws. |
| Safety
Measures in the Bathroom : |
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All
forms of medication should be kept out of
the child's reach. |
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Latch
or lock the bathroom door when not in use. |
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Non-slip
mats should be used in the bath tub to prevent
falling. |
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Heater
switches should never be fixed within the child's
reach. |
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Sprays,
lotions and polishes should be kept away in
cabinets and out of the reach of children. |
| Safety
Measures in the Kitchen : |
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Drawers
and cabinets containing sharp instruments
and food items should be locked. |
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Use
the back burners on the stove if possible
and ensure that the handles of pots are turned
away and therefore out of reach of the child. |
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Never
let a child sit on the kitchen counter top
as he / she may touch hot utensils or electrical
appliances. |
| Electrical
Safety Measures : |
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All
unused electrical outlets should be out of
the reach of children or should be covered
with a safety plug. |
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There
should be no open wires or any exposed wiring. |
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No
cords from any electrical equipment should
be hanging lose. |
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All
electric appliances should be grounded. |
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