How to Childproof Your Missouri Home
Childproofing a home can be an overwhelming job for new parents. The list of potential dangers can seem endless. However, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has compiled a helpful list of 12 safety devices it recommends using to make your home safe for children.
First, be sure to install safety latches or locks on cabinets and drawers that contain any medicines, cleaners, matches or lighters, knives, or other sharp objects. To help prevent children from coming into rooms that contain dangers, use door knob covers or door locks.
Water can be dangerous in several ways for children. First, use anti-scald devices for shower heads and faucets. If you have a pool or spa, completely surround the area with a tall fence with self-closing, self-latching gates.
In order to prevent injuries from falls, use corner and edge bumpers to prevent injuries from falls against sharp edges. Safety gates can prevent children from falling down the stairs, or can keep children from getting into rooms. To prevent falls from balconies, decks, or windows, use safety netting or window guards.
There are also many other hidden dangers for kids. It’s important to install carbon monoxide alarms and smoke alarms to help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning or fire injuries. Although many parents don’t think about it, window blinds can pose strangulation hazards. It’s important to use a tassel on each cord. Many parents also don’t consider the dangers of furniture or appliances tipping over onto children. To prevent this, anchor the products to the floor or attach them to the wall. Electrical outlets can also pose a risk of electrocution – be sure to use outlet covers or outlet plates.
Although childproofing may seem overwhelming in the beginning, with the right safety devices you can ensure your home is safe for your children. If your child has been injured by a dangerous or defective product, you may have a claim against the manufacturer or the retailer of the product. Contact the Missouri product liability attorneys at Page Law, LLC by calling 1-314-488-2433.
