Home is supposed to be the ultimate safe haven, where you can protect your whole family--especially babies and children--from harm. But home can actually be a dangerous place. According to BabyCenter, children between the ages of 1 and 4 are more likely to die from accidents in their own home, including by drowning, choking, ingesting poisons and falling, than at the hands of a stranger. Safe Kids USA states that 2,096 children under age 14 die every year as a result of home injury. By carefully baby-proofing your home, you can reduce the...
When your baby's movement skills increase and she is more on the go, your household can present several dangers. From electrical outlets to unsecured cabinets, the home presents several hazards. Babyproofing your home involves ...
Each year, approximately 2.5 million children are killed or injured because of common dangers found in their homes, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). These common dangers include burns, drowning, poiso...
It is impossible to watch your child every second of the day, so you need to childproof your house to limit her access to dangerous items or areas of the home. This will take some time and effort, but the safety of your child i...
Prevent your baby from accidental poisoning or other hazards by baby proofing the drawers in your homes. Plastic drawer latches prevent young children from opening drawers by hooking the drawer closed until you release the latc...
Home accidents are the major cause of death in children under age 12, the National Institutes of Health report. Babies eager to experiment and explore their surroundings are particularly vulnerable to hazards in the home. You c...
You may feel overwhelmed if you think about all the dangers in your home that could harm your child. Fortunately, you can address most hazards including stairs, chemicals, appliances, sharp objects, drawers, cabinets and window...
Aside from the contents, drawers also may slam closed on tiny fingers, fall all the way out onto an unsuspecting toddler or unbalance the furniture so that it topples onto the child. According to KidsHealth, unintentional injur...
One of your most important responsibilities as a parent is to keep your baby safe. Your home can present several hazards to your baby as she begins to be more mobile. Taking steps to childproof your home will give you peace of ...
When you bring a baby into your home, make sure you provide a safe environment for the growing child. When it comes to baby-proofing, babies of different ages have different needs. Take some basic steps to ensure safety for any...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 2.8 million children each year are treated in emergency rooms across the nation for falls, many of which occur in the home. Children also suffer other in...
Everything is new to them and they explore their world by touching and tasting. A very small child doesn't know not to put anything within reach into its mouth, or that sticking a tiny finger in a light socket is dangerous. It'...
Though the baby won't be mobile for several months, you may not have as much time and energy to devote to the job when you have your hands full with a child. The main goal of baby proofing a home is to make any potentially dang...
Falls are the No. 1 cause of injury in children, according to the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. Staircases are one of the most important areas of your home to childproof because falls down stairs can r...
While you may consider your home a safe and comfortable place, it contains untold dangers for your baby or young child. Young children touch anything that looks interesting. If that tempting item is potentially dangerous, such...
Baby proofing is one of the most important tasks you'll be responsible for in your baby's first year. As your baby starts to get bigger, he will get more and more curious about the world around him. It is critical to ensure tha...
Your home is filled with potential hazards to a child that you may have not even noticed. By actively trying to find those hazards and looking through the eyes of a child, you can evaluate your home, identify those potential ri...
The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 2.5 million children are hurt or killed each year by dangers around the house. That's why it's so important to have a childproof home, protecting your baby from the dangers ...
Child-safety locks and latches are an investment, but you don't need to lock every cabinet in the house. In fact, allowing babies and toddlers access to some cabinets stocked with plastic dishes and toys keeps them entertained...
