From ConsumerNotice.Org:
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death of children in the United States, and most injuries happen in and around the home. Fortunately, many accidents are preventable if you properly babyproof your home. Following several simple steps can keep your baby safe from the bassinet to the bathtub and beyond.
Bringing home baby is an exciting moment for any parent, but it can also be one fraught with anxiety. One common area of concern: how to adapt your home so it’s safe for your child.
Electrical Hazards
Once they start to crawl, babies seem magnetically drawn to electrical outlets, and that can be a recipe for disaster. In fact, most electric shocks in young children are caused by them sticking metal objects into unprotected electrical outlets and appliances or biting into electrical cords.
There are numerous devices on the market, ranging from outlet caps and covers to outlet plates. But because toddlers can easily remove an outlet protector, the best option is to install a tamper-resistant outlet.
That said, even tamper-resistant outlets aren’t completely tamper proof, so be sure to keep a close eye on your baby when they begin to crawl and explore.
- Putting furniture in front of outlets to make them harder to get to and hiding power strips so your baby can’t see them
- Having an electrician uninstall outlets you aren’t using
- Talking to your child as they grow and teaching them about electrical dangers
Wittle's Electrical Safety Kit can help decrease the dangers of little ones getting into electrical dangers. Wittle also offers many other baby proofing products to protect your little ones from the dangers in your home.
Read the full article by ConsumerNotice.org for more info on potential household dangers as well as ways to prevent them by clicking HERE.