6 essential accessories for a child-proof safe home
As soon as he begins to move on his own, the child is attracted to everything he sees and cannot help but touch, examine. Little habits must be taken to protect it and avoid unpleasant surprises and accidents.
The first piece of advice we can give you is to avoid putting up all the objects that may be tempting to take or swallow (small trinkets, medicines, detergents). But since we can't be omnipresent, there are hyper-practical accessories made to help us!
Corners, edges and cutting elements
For corner furniture, adhesive edge protectors are needed, like these rubber ones that help cushion and limit dents and scratches if the child swerves a little and crashes into a corner.
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In addition to corners, sharp or pointed edges of furniture can hurt if hit. Adhesive foam strips quickly and easily cover these risky items and you can coat all unsafe surfaces.
Doors and drawers
To prevent your child from exploring wardrobes and drawers, finding household cleaning products or getting stuck with a finger trying to open them, it is best to make sure you lock them with these safety locks: the drawer is locked and only you can open it. when needed, with a magnetic knob.
Straps like the ones below are also super useful. Their advantage is that they can be used on the toilet bowl as well as on garbage cans, refrigerators and others. Unlike magnetic locks which are mainly intended for drawers and cabinets. As long as the little one finds a way to unhook them, you will have already noticed him and will block him on the spot!
The taken
That great curiosone of your child, among other things, will not hesitate to put his fingers everywhere, even in the electrical sockets. Horror! Be calm. For this new craze not to turn into a disaster, covers are essential. Buy them on Amazon and secure every outlet in the house!
Stairs
Stairs can also be a good place for falls. To prevent access to your child, but also to your dog when he is small or elderly or you just want to keep him out of a place in the house, you can install a practical plastic gate. Easy to hook, difficult for him to open!
Perfect!
