September is Baby Safety Month, so what better time to highlight some important safety tips. Kitchens and bathrooms can both be pretty dangerous places for babies and children to hang out. While parents want to make sure they're always watching their young one, we all know curious little ones can be stealthy and quick. Sometimes, we can't watch their every move - but we can babyproof areas of the home that are concerning! Here are some of the best ways to babyproof your bathroom and kitchen plumbing so you can make sure you're keeping your young ones safe.
First, let's cover some ways you can best babyproof your bathroom.
Babies and toddlers love throwing random objects down the toilet and watching it splash as it sinks to the bottom. Not only can toilets be a fun play area for kids, but it can also be a dangerous one. Toilet lids can collapse on their fingers, or they could drown if they end up accidentally falling into the toilet. Investing in a toilet seat lock will help you avoid an emergency call to the plumber - and to the doctor!
Bath tub accidents can be scary, and they're not uncommon - even if your young one is just standing! Putting a non-slip mat at the bottom of your tub will help make sure your toddler won't slip when they're in the tub.
One of the best ways to babyproof your bathroom is to install a doorknob cover or a latch that can only be turned and opened by an adult.
We all have cleaning supplies and chemicals under our sink. Make sure to remove those items when your kid gets old enough to open drawers on their own.
Cover faucets with burn-prevention devices. There's nothing scarier than your child turning on the faucet and getting burnt by scolding hot water!
There are also some ways you can babyproof your kitchen, including:
As we mentioned above with babyproofing your bathroom, the same holds true for kitchens. Add an anti-scald device so you don't have to worry about potential burns from scalding hot water.
To prevent your little one from messing with the kitchen pipes, the garbage disposal, and cleaning products, install locks on all cabinets so they can't be opened - no matter how hard they try.
Drain covers aren't only great for preventing clogs from food, they're also great for preventing clogs from toys and other foreign objects your young one might throw down there. Not only that, but they also prevent your child from sticking their hands down the drain. This can be dangerous - even if your garbage disposal isn't turned on.
If your toddler is at that age where they're beginning to climb up on things, consider getting stove knob covers that prevent them from turning on the burners.
If you have a plumbing leak, or notice any spills, make sure you clean it right away. They can be a slipping hazard for your little baby or toddler.
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