Those most at risk from a home accident are the 0-4 years age group. Falls account for the majority of non-fatal accidents whilst the highest number of deaths are due to fire. Most of these accidents are preventable through increased awareness and vigilance, improvements in the home environment and the use of appropriate safety products.
Firstly, get your home fitted with smoke alarms. Local services may vary but in my area of Yorkshire the local fire service will come and fit as many fire alarms as needed in appropriate places in the homes of anyone who asks - all free of charge.
Similarly, carbon monoxide alarms are an essential part of safety in the home - these are even easier as they don't need fixing to the wall at all - ours sits on top of our kitchen wall unit. You may also need:
Bed Guards are to prevent children from falling out of bed - these are offered in attractive colors and will fold outwards or downwards when not in use. They can be purchased in pairs if there are two exposed sides to the bed or singly if the bed is against a wall.
Electric Socket Guards to prevent tiny fingers from poking in sockets.
Window Fasteners to stop little ones opening the windows wide enough to climb out.
Cooker Guards to prevent children from pulling hot pans down.
Door Slam Stoppers prevent accidents involving trapped fingers in slamming doors.
Firstly, get your home fitted with smoke alarms. Local services may vary but in my area of Yorkshire the local fire service will come and fit as many fire alarms as needed in appropriate places in the homes of anyone who asks - all free of charge.
Similarly, carbon monoxide alarms are an essential part of safety in the home - these are even easier as they don't need fixing to the wall at all - ours sits on top of our kitchen wall unit. You may also need:
Bed Guards are to prevent children from falling out of bed - these are offered in attractive colors and will fold outwards or downwards when not in use. They can be purchased in pairs if there are two exposed sides to the bed or singly if the bed is against a wall.
Electric Socket Guards to prevent tiny fingers from poking in sockets.
Window Fasteners to stop little ones opening the windows wide enough to climb out.
Cooker Guards to prevent children from pulling hot pans down.
Door Slam Stoppers prevent accidents involving trapped fingers in slamming doors.
