Make My Home Safe
Bedroom
Read About Safety In Your Bedroom
Concern
Children see dressers as a handy step ladder and may climb up open drawers to reach items on top.
Solution
Secure dressers and other heavy pieces to the wall with furniture straps.
Tip
Prevent accidents by moving medicines and other hazards into a locked closet or up high, and completely out of a child's reach.
Bathroom
Read About Safety In Your Bathroom
Concern
Children should learn right away that the bathroom is not an area for play, but they are naturally curious about grooming items stored inside drawers and cabinets.
Solution
Secure dressers and other heavy pieces to the wall with furniture straps.
Tip
Prevent accidents by moving medicines and other hazards into a locked closet or up high, and completely out of a child's reach.
Kitchen
Read About Safety In Your Kitchen
Concern
Children should learn right away that the bathroom is not an area for play, but they are naturally curious about grooming items stored inside drawers and cabinets.
Solution
Install stove knob covers to prevent access.
Tip
Use back burners for cooking when you can and remember to turn your pot and pan handles in and away from the edge of the stove.
Office
Read About Safety In Your Home Office
Concern
Where adults see a bookshelf or a media center, a child sees a fun jungle gym to climb.
Solution
Secure all furniture that may tip over to the wall with furniture straps.
Tip
Keep televisions on low, sturdy furniture and be sure to push the set back as far as possible as an added precaution.
Living Room
Read About Safety In Your Living Room
Concern
When your little one feels the need for speed, they can get pretty far in a short amount of time.
Solution
Install a pressure mounted gate in between rooms to help keep your child inside safe play areas and within sight.
Tip
For higher traffic areas of your home, a walk-through gate allows for easier parental access to the rest of the house.
Common Area
Read About Safety In Your Common Area
Concern
Hallway doors may lead to basement steps, laundry rooms, or other areas that should be off limits to young children.
Solution
Install a door lock to help keep your little explorer away from these off-limit areas.
Tip
Installing door locks that are placed towards the top of the doors will keep them out of reach of a curious child.