How to avoid common child accidents?.
Parents are most protective with their children. They spend time and money to give their child the best protection. But no matter how hard a parent tries, child proofing and safety efforts would not be enough. A child may find a way to hurt itself or have any accident. The most common accidents happen in the home and at the stage of childhood from childbirth until toddler years. Therefore it is important to know what and how to avoid these accidents and injuries. There are things parents can to do decrease the risk of accidents and make the home is as safe as it possibly can be.
Bath time is fun for children but it is important to be cautious because accidents may happen. During bath time, keep in mind that children should never be left unsupervised. During instances that you need to answer the phone, it is wise to take him with you. Consider also the water temperature for it may cause burns. Infants and toddlers may prefer colder water temperature than grown ups. The bath water should be comfortably warm at 96 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Never put the child into the tub when water is still running, the water could go too deep. The water level for newborn and infants should only be two to three inches while for older children not more than waist-high. Make the tub safe by having rubber bath mat and cushion spout cover.
Parents must remember that the kitchen may be considered the most dangerous room in the home. Most of the cleaning supplies, major appliances, and sharp utensils can be found here and these cause accidents. Keep away supplies that may harm the children. It is advisable to put child safety locks on all cabinets and drawers within a small child's reach, even before he or she can crawl well. This includes cabinets containing plastic bags, pots and pans, knives or other utensils, and small appliances.
Different kinds of vitamins and medicines can also be found in the kitchen.
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