The kitchen
One in four domestic accidents takes place in the kitchen.
Against burns : Even if most ovens are equipped with cold doors, this is not necessarily the case in your home. To insulate from the heat, stick a protective plate on the glass wall. Other reflexes to adopt: never let the handles of pots and pans protrude. Also unplug the blender, toaster and any other household appliance after use. Your child might be tempted to have fun with it. And put away matches and lighters away from his little hands!
In terms of household products, take care to place them in a cupboard high up or locked. And never change them from their original container, to avoid confusion.
For knives and other sharp objects, put them in a drawer that your child cannot reach.
The bathroom
In the bathtub, it is always good to install a non-slip mat to prevent slipping so quickly arrived.
Against the risk of electrocution, keep any electrical appliance away from a water source (precaution valid for young and old!).
And also store cosmetics and medicines out of the reach of children.
The lounge
Before redoing the plant decoration of your apartment, find out about the potentially toxic or allergenic plants.
Also take care to store the aperitif bottles out of the reach of children and not to leave the glasses lying around.alcohol. Especially during this festive period, your loustic might be tempted to taste it …
Also equip the Windows self-adhesive patterns, just to give your child a few points of reference when they are closed and prevent him from entering, head first, while running! One more precaution (and not the least!), Even if you had forbidden any chase in the house …
The garden
Gather all the gardening products and tools in a locked area. If you have a swimming pools, be aware that it must be equipped with a security system in accordance with French standards. Also regularly check the condition of swings, slides and others outdoor games.
If you are a fan of barbecues when sunny days arrive, of course forbid your child to approach it. To help him, you can mark a security perimeter that he must not cross.
Be careful with pets!
He is his most faithful companion, but his pet is not a toy. Your child must learn that he cannot pull his ears or pinch him as he sees fit, at the risk of annoying or frightening him and, worse, making him dangerous! A child may not always realize that his dog’s growls, for example, are a threat, nor is he aware of his strength. It’s up to you to explain …
To read :
Domestic accidents: Secure, anticipate, react, by Michel Cymes and Rosine Depoix, ed. Jacob-Duvernet.