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10 Ways to Make Home Safer for Kids

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Checking up on your children every second of the day is practically impossible. Although the home is the safest place for the child, they are also prone to dangers. Although house insurance ensures partial safety, you need to implement certain proper and basic safety measures for your children's overall well-being. Homeowner insurance may act as partial protection with you having to exercise your control and proper monitoring for more concrete support and safety. In this article, we have clubbed the ten essential safety tips that will make the home a safer and more secure place for kids.

1. Never leave kids alone near water:

Water play is always a welcoming, fun activity for toddlers and kids alike. However, leaving them alone near any water tub or pool without adult supervision is never a wise decision. It may result in drowning, unintended hurting and accidents. Never leave alone, even for a second, while the kids are near water.

2. No chemicals or solutions nearby:

Inquisitiveness is the second nature of every child. Although it helps them grow, it might even prove risky and outright dangerous. Under no circumstances should they ever reach any sort of chemicals, solutions, pesticides, medicines or other drugs. It is best to keep them locked in a high place, well out of their reach.

3. Maintain a clutter-free sleeping area:

It is a normal tendency to keep the keeping area of the children remains loaded with various pillows, soft toys, plush toys, blankets, etc. But this is not a very wise decision, especially for tiny kids. They do not possess enough control over their actions and may eventually result in accidental choking by one of these plush things. Ensure that the bed remains clutter-free and that all the blankets and bed sheets are securely fastened away from their reach.

4. Childproof electrical outlets:

It is very normal for children to poke into the sockets. Such actions might result in serious consequences. It is best to keep all the sockets, and plug points childproofed to avoid any undesired, unpleasant accidental circumstances.

5. No miniature items to lay their hands upon:

Kids ‘energy levels remain at an all-time high, and they try to explore every ` item they ay their hands upon. To avoid unpleasant scenarios, it is best not to let them access too small items. Be it small toys or coins, or any other objects. They may accidentally put it into their mouths, resulting in choking. Small food items must also be well crushed before putting them in their mouth.

6. Install smoke alarms:

Among all other things, fire is considered to be the most serious of them all. In case of a fire outbreak, it causes smoke, rapidly leading to suffocation, rendering people senseless, and making them more prone and vulnerable to fire attacks.

This is especially more dangerous for kids since they are absolutely defenceless. Installing an active smoke alarm might help you detect and address the problem as early as possible, keeping the losses to a minimum. As soon as the alarm rings, you can get all the children out before the fire stops all escape routes.

7. Secured openings:

There is a possibility of kids getting their fingers stuck in the openings of doors or windows. This may happen nicely they are not completely aware of the working strategies of all the doors and windows.

Moreover, they might lean down from a high floor opening, causing unpleasant accidental circumstances. To avoid it, ensure that all the doors and windows are securely locked and fastened and cannot be opened easily. Install necessary barriers wherever necessary.

8. Interacting with pets under adult supervision:

Babies interact with pets very easily, and the kids' natural tendency is to express love and care towards them. However, the pets are not robots; they are living creatures possessing a mind of their own. Your kids’ attitudes might not always be welcomed for them.

Teach your kid to maintain a safe distance from the pets and not treat them as toys. They must never try to disturb them under any circumstances. Moreover, always ensure that your kid’s interaction with the pet is done under proper adult supervision, and they are never left alone with the pet.

9. Easily accessible first aid kit:

Irrespective of the number of precautions you undertake, kids are very prone to invite accidents in some way or the other. It is always advisable to remain prepared for such circumstances so they can be attended to soon. Always keep a well-stocked first aid kit ready at hand with easy accessibility.

However, ensure that the kids cannot tamper with the medicines on their own under any circumstances. Keep the contact of the physician ready at hand for handling emergencies.

10. Remain as vigilant as possible:

The best way to avoid accidental circumstances is to remain always vigilant. Always keep your eyes and ears open to sense any unfavourable situation at the earliest. Learn the basics of CPR for handling emergencies. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Conclusion

House insurance may act as a supporting protective shield, but it is not foolproof. These are some of the most crucial and essential tactics you must remember and implement under practical circumstances to ensure complete safety and minimal damage. Although homeowner insurance is supportive and essentially helpful, you must still exercise your measures and control to keep risks to a minimum.

Disclaimer: The above information is for illustrative purpose only. For more details, please refer to policy wordings and prospectus before concluding the sales.

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