14 ways to childproof your home

• Finger and thumb injuries due to door slamming are common in children

• Door slam prevention guard provides complete protection against such injuries

• Use towel or bed sheets as door slam prevention guard

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• Table or furniture edges can cause eye injury or sharp cut on forehead or other body parts

• Keep tempered glass tops out of children's reach and use edge guards



• Electric shocks are fatal

• Generally electric sockets are built 1-2 feet above the floor which can be easily reached by a kid

• Use electrical outlet covers to close all the open/unused sockets in your home



• Wet/slippery floor can cause fracture or head injuries in kids

• Use grip bath mats near bathrooms/toilets

• Mop up all the water on floor and keep toilet doors always closed



• Carpets can cause dust allergies in children

• Keep carpets clean or remove them completely



• Pets/birds carries number of diseases that can be dangerous to infants

• Get your pet vaccinated on time

• If your child is less than 5 years old don’t let her/him touch the pet



• Indoor plants can be poisonous

• Pots can cause injury to your kid

• Keep plants out of reach of children



• Make sure the wall shelf is well supported

• Don’t keep heavy pots/ glasses on the shelf



• Shoes/ sandals carries germs and can cause various diseases

• Heals can cause injury to your kid

• Always keep the shoe cabinet closed



• Using LED lights at night prevent tripping

• Don’t use harsh lights as that can cause disturbance for children



• Always keep your medicines in closed drawer/cupboard

• Get a medicine box to keep all medicines stored well



• Household chemicals like acids and phenyl are very poisonous

• Always keep the caps of acid & phenyl bottle tight and out of reach of your children

• Keep all these household chemicals on bathroom shelves at least 5-6 feet from floor



• Plan/restrict children’s playing area by using rubber or foam mats

• Clean the mats regularly



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