Every parent worries about the safety of their children when they’re not around. Just because your children are at home, it doesn’t mean they are completely safe and secure. Children are curious and adventurous and they can end up in some precarious or even dangerous situations. However, a diligent parent will always stay one step ahead of them. Here are five of the best ways to child proof your home for safety both day and night.
- Lighting – You know how difficult it can be to get around the house without knocking something over or stubbing your toe. For a small child, it’s downright petrifying and the risk of falling down stairs or sustaining other injuries is all too real. One of the simplest and most effective ways to protect them is to install motion sensing night lights in their bedroom as well as common areas like the hallway, bathroom, kitchen and living room. The bonus is, you won’t have to fumble around in the dark either.
- Locks – You’ve heard this before, but lock up chemicals, weapons and medications so that children cannot get to them. It’s also extremely important to make sure that all your windows and doors are securely locked. Besides the obvious fact that unlocked homes are a target for thieves and other criminals, it will assure that your child stays inside. Kids are adventurous and an unlocked door is like giving them permission to go outside, day or night.
- Emergency Protocols – It is said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and that is very true in terms of the safety of your children. Take the time to discuss how to handle any situation that could come up, from a fire to an intruder to a medical emergency. Most importantly, practice your plan on occasion to make sure that every family member knows exactly what to do in any situation.
- Home Security System – It’s an unfortunate truth that your home could be broken into at any time of the day or night. It’s also true that kids sometimes slip out without being noticed. A home alarm system will alert you to any intruders as well as anyone trying to leave the home after the alarm is armed. You can rest assured that if your children are ever home alone they are secure if the system has a panic button. This is a simple way for them to get the police or medical help if it’s needed.
