Preschool safety
Preschool safety is just one of those good parenting skills every mom and dad should be up to speed on. It does not take a lot of time and expence so is
easy to do.
Quick preschool safety check list
Electric socket covers (toddlers poke things into them)
Stair gate top and bottom
cupboard door catches
Fridge door catch
Breakable items out of reach (breakable things that may cause harm to your toddler)
Stools removed (so they can't move it and stand on to reach things)
High chair for kitchen (toddler should be in a high chair while cooking is in progress)
No cleaning fluids or medecines in bathroom
No hanging electrical cables anywhere (especially electric kettle cables)
No hanging blind cords (a child dies almost every day from strangulation)
No hanging curtain control cords
Fitted fire gaurd (should be locked in place)
No small items like coins left lying around (also peanuts, marbles, buttons, small lego)
The DO NOT of toddler safety
Do not leave burning cigarrettes in ashtrays
Do not use tableclothes as a toddler can pull stuff off a table
Do not Leave your toddler alone in the bath, even for a minute
Do not leave a hot iron unattended
Do not have furniture under windows if possible, as children will climb to look out
Do not store dangerous household chemicals under the sink, such as bleach, disinfectant, white sprit
Do not let your toddler run with a pencil or lolly stick in their mouths
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The DO of toddler safety
Do check there are no hanging cords from blinds or curtains whithin reach of a toddler
Do keep all plastic bags away from youner toddlers and teach older toddler to never put a plastic bag over their heads
Do check that all toys are safe for your toddler to play with, no sharp bits or loose screws
Do turn down the hot water temperature to avoid scolds (about 60 degrees C)
Do keep matches and lighters well out of reach
Do cover fires and heaters with a gaurd
Do buy night clothes, pyjamas that are fire resistant
Do have working smoke alarms installed
Do teach your toddler the danger of fire
Do keep children out of the kitchen when cooking or at least in a high chair
Do make sure your toddler can't reach for a hot drink
Do test the bath water before you bathe your toddler
Do keep all medicines in a locked cupboard
Do teach toddlers to not eat berries or other things in the garden/yard
Do keep kitchen rubbish and waste away from your toddler
Do keep your childs vitamins in a safe place, overdosing is very common
Do use safety stickers on large picture windows to avoid broken glass
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