Home Safety
Here are ways to help Baby Proof your home.
1. Install Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors as well as Smoke Detectors. CO Detectors are designed to help prevent Carbon Monoxide poisoning. It is best to install them outside all bedrooms. CO detectors are especially important in homes with gas or oil heaters and homes where the garage is attached to a garage.
2. Safety Gates - very important if you have stairs in your home but are also very useful to section off rooms or surround a fireplace. There are so many different styles, you need to know what you need before buying. Also check if your local government has safety laws, if so,check that the model you intend to purchase has been certified. Some information you should know before buying a gate. Make a list, measure the area and know what type of fabrication the gate will be applied to. Will it be used on stairs, doorway or another use? If you are renting, are you allowed to drill into the wall. If you need to pressure mount the gate, make sure you have flat surfaces (both top & bottom) for the gate to apply to. Pressure mounted gates are not recommended to be used at the top of stairs.
3. Locks & Latches - a must in any home with young children. It is worth buying good quality locks for drawers and cupboards. Look for ones that are easy for adults but strong and difficult enough to stop children gaining access.
4. Power Point Covers will help to prevent electrocution. Use the covers on all exposed points in your home and make sure to purchase the type that children can not remove easily.
