General Precautions for the whole House

Kitchen Safety

• • Do not let baby near the stove, especially when cooking.
• • Turn pot and pan handles toward the back of the stove so that your child cannot grab them.
• • Keep all cleaners and detergents locked up safely.
• • Never leave your baby unattended in the kitchen.
• • Install cabinet and drawer latches/locks.
• • Use stove and burner guards so that the stove is covered at all times.
• • Do not seat your child on the counter where they could potentially reach hot or sharp objects.
• • Consider using eco friendly cleaners instead of harsh chemicals.
• • Make sure all appliances are out the child's reach.

Bathroom Safety

• • Keep the toilet lid down and secure the lid with a latch.
• • Place soft or inflatable covers over bathtub faucets to prevent the child from any bumps.
• • Use non-skid mats in the tub to prevent slipping.
• • Do not leave water in the bathtub when it is not in use.
• • Keep the medicine cabinet locked at all times.
• • Make sure that all medication is kept in childproof containers.
• • Keep all cleaning supplier locked up safely.
• • Unplug all appliances such as blow dryers, etc. when not in use.
• • Always make sure that there is nothing plugged in near the bathtub or water.

Nursery Safety

• • Install door stoppers in order to prevent children from pinching their fingers or getting locked in the room.
• • Use a nightlight socket cover.
• • Check all the locking mechanisms on toy boxes, etc. in order to prevent pinching as well.
• • To prevent injury consider using braces or anchors to secure furniture to the wall.

Product Recalls

 

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