Handy Tips to Child-Proof Your House

You should start childproofing your home if your family is expecting a baby, or if your children are young. Children are curious about their surroundings and don't know what to do. A handyman advises that you should take the time to make sure they are safe in your home. The age of your child or children will play a role in childproofing your home. These are the basics you can do to make sure your children and babies are safe and secure during your next home renovation project.

The Handyman's Guide to Childproofing Your Home

Baby, younger than one year old Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home. Check that you have fresh batteries in your existing detectors and that they are still working properly. Install a fire extinguisher in every room of the house, including the garage, kitchen, utility room, and the area near the baby's bedroom. To ensure that doors and windows can be closed securely and easily, check the labels. Adjust the water heater to the correct temperature for your baby. Toddlers, 3 years old These children are eager explorers. They are creative and will do anything to satisfy their curiosity. They often end up injuring themselves. It is important to prepare your home for your children's explorations, as you cannot always be there. If you can’t find the time to do this tedious task, hire handyman services to make your life easier. All poisonous chemicals, cleaning products, and fertilizers should be kept out of reach of toddlers. If possible, lock them away and only use them when they aren't around. This will prevent toddlers from getting the idea of playing with them. Install a lock on your fridge so toddlers can't open it. Cover your dials on the stove with covers. You don't need to install a gate in the kitchen. Make sure that your children can't reach the stove and knobs on the burners. A Handyman Conway recommends installing a gate to stop them from climbing up the stairs or playing next to it. A gate can be installed to prevent them from accessing dangerous equipment and tools in the kitchen. Installing these gates can be difficult if you are not familiar with the process. Protect your children from being electrocuted by installing outlet covers. You should make sure that the toddlers are not able to reach any cords or electrical outlets. Make them invisible to any curious eyes. They won't be able to see them and they will not be able to play with them. To prevent your children from prying into drawers or cabinets, keep things you don't want in there. Install childproofing to protect them. You can add padding to the edges of your furniture, cabinets, and counters.

Handyman Conway is available to answer any questions you may have about home improvements and childproofing. You may reach us at (843) 353-6154.

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