Childproofing your home

Accidents involving small children most often happen at home. With this checklist, you can make your home safer before your child starts moving around.

You will need

• Safety gates and drawer locks
• Socket covers and corner protectors
• A lockable cupboard for medicines and detergents
• The Poison Information Centre number 0800 147 111 saved in your phone

Steps

1. Crawl at your child's level

   Move around your home on your knees and see what your child can reach. You will notice small objects, cables and sharp corners.

2. Lock away dangerous substances

3. Prevent falls

4. Secure the furniture

5. Make the kitchen safe

6. Check the bathroom

7. Check the smoke alarms

8. Learn first aid

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