You hope that your home is a place for your young family to create memories, have fun, and enjoy a retreat from the mania of the outside world. However, it’s important to remember that while your home will be filled with love, there will also be dangerous aspects that you’ll need to be aware of, especially when it comes to your toddler. Their curious nature is a sight to behold, but it can also lead them into danger. Below, we take a look at a few threats inside your home and also look at how you can keep these threats at bay.
Stairs and Windows
Did you know that humans are born with only two fears? We’re naturally afraid of loud noises and falling. Every other fear, we have to learn. Both of them make sense, especially in the case of falling. In the olden days, it was highly unlikely that a small boy or girl would fall from anything — they were never high up enough for it to be a possibility. But then the stairs came along. Now, your home does pose a threat of falling. Make sure that there’s a toddler gate at the bottom and top of your stairs, and that you have child-proof locks on your windows.
Dangerous Chemicals
It’s essential, for the safety of your child and yourself, that you have a clean home. But you might want to take a look at the items you’re using to clean your home because many of them contain toxic chemicals that are highly dangerous if ingested. As such, it’s highly important that you’re keeping any of these cleaning products well away from where your children can get them, or, even better, switching to non-toxic options. There are many cleaning products that use natural, non-toxic ingredients available.
In the Yard
There’s nothing better than seeing your little toddler running around in the outdoors. They’re out there enjoying your yard space, discovering the world. What could be better? But of course, there will be a lot of dangers lying in your yard. If it’s not a yard space that is well looked after, then there could be old, sharp debris in there, or there might be spaces where children can get tangled up in poisonous plants. The biggest threat, of course, is if there’s water present, such as if you have a pool. If you do, it’s recommended that you work with a company that offers a pool safety inspection, so you know that everything is safe. Even if your yard appears safe, it’s best practice to avoid allowing your children to play there by themselves.
Unfriendly Pets
Finally, if you have any pets, think about how they’re going to interact with your child. Your toddler won’t mean to aggravate your pet cat or dog, but that’s just what they might do, and if your pet is being attacked, there’s a chance that they’ll lash out. Make sure your teaching your son or daughter how to play nicely, and don’t leave them alone together.
