This Is How To Make Your Home Safe For Your Kids

Find out how to make your home as safe as possible for all the family with our suggestions below. 

Smoke and C02 alarms 

No home is safe for kids unless it has up to date, and regularly tested smoke, fire, and C02 alarms. Whatever you do, do not remove batteries from these alarms and leave them that way, because they simply will not function.

Smoke and CO2 alarms should be tested every month to check they are still working properly. It’s important to set a reminder in your calendar to do this because forgetting truly can be a matter of life and death. 

Keep things hygienic 

There is so much that comes under the umbrella of hygiene. But one thing is for sure, your home needs to be hygienic if it’s also to be safe for your kids. What that means is you need to identify sources of uncleanliness and deal with them properly. 

One such source is the way you dispose of and store your rubbish. It’s important that you have a space where rubbish can go, that young children cannot access. It’s also vital that this space is kept clean and hygienic and once kids are old enough to use it by themselves that they are taught how to while maintaining cleanliness. 

Another source of uncleanliness in the home is pests. Indeed, many pests bring with them disease, many of which can be incredibly nasty for young children such as leptospirosis and  hantavirus. The best way to prevent exposing your children to these diseases is to do everything you can to minimize the risk that pests will enter your home. 

However, if you already have a problem with pests, then finding a professional pest control company to work with can help. Indeed, a good pest control company will not only be able to get rid of any pests in the safest possible way, but will also have unmarked vans so you can keep your pest issue private too. 

Window locks 

Window locks are crucial for child safety. This is because they prevent windows from opening fully which means they reduce the risk of children falling from them, or being able to get out of the home unsupervised. 

There are a range of different window locks on the market, including ones that have an adjustable chai,n whicallowsow you to decide how much you want to keep them open. Although it is worth noting that window locks that have been properly bolted or screwed into the window frames are usually the best choice, as they offer more security. 

Stair gates 

Unguarded stairs can pose a significant fall risk to younger children. That is why it makes sense to invest in stair gates to prevent them from climbing without supervision. One of the most important things to look for when buying a stair gate is that it is easy to fit and relatively easy for adults to use when they need to pass, while also making it impossible for children to access the stair area. 

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Becky

Meet the award-nominated UK lifestyle blogger behind Spirited Puddle Jumper – a mum of three living in South East London! Becky shares the real ups and downs of family life, parenting tips, and lifestyle inspiration, proving that being a mum doesn’t mean you stop being fun or having other interests! Follow along for honest insights into UK family life and opinions on a whole range of topics, from travel and food, to beauty reviews, home and DIY, business and health and wellness.