Keep bathroom door locked or secured at all times<\/em><\/strong>:\u00a0 Babies or toddlers can easily drown with just a low volume of water, therefore, keeping an eye out for the water level is very important.\u00a0 In addition, there are cases where harmful cleaners or medication are stored in lower cabinets in the bathroom which can be deadly if accidentally swallowed.\u00a0 Keeping the bathroom secured at all times can prevent harmful injuries to your little bundle of joy.<\/p>\n Keeping the crib area safe<\/em><\/strong>:\u00a0 According to a study done by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) \u201ccribs and crib mattresses were associated with 36 deaths between the year 2011-2013\u201d.\u00a0 Another study from National Library of Medicine indicates that 66% of baby injuries are due to falling from a crib, playpen or, bassinet.\u00a0 Therefore, as your little one grows bigger, ensure that you lower the mattress level closer to the ground so that it may prohibit your baby or toddler from easily climbing out of the crib.<\/p>\n Securing heavy objects<\/em><\/strong>:\u00a0 Ensure that parents do secure heavy objects so that it does not tip over.\u00a0 Now-a-days, televisions are lighter and thinner than before so it is easier for toddlers to accidentally tip them over.\u00a0 Accidents such as televisions or other heavy objects falling onto toddlers are more common place and it may be a good idea to either secure them on the wall if possible or keep them out of each of toddlers.\u00a0 On an important note, if your object may be sitting on a draped cloth or table cloth, try to remove the cloth as in some cases, toddlers may pull on the cloth which may lead to objects falling on them.<\/p>\n Electric outlets and sharp corners<\/em><\/strong>:\u00a0 As always, try to cover electric outlets and sharp objects with guards so that they may not injure themselves.\u00a0 Moreover, surge protectors now are equipped with child proof covers that may limit the chances of toddlers poking sharp objects into them.\u00a0 Parents still are the first line of defense so that they need to monitor their toddlers and what they do at all times.<\/p>\n Set a safe area for toddlers and babies<\/em><\/strong>:\u00a0 Always try to set a safe area for babies or toddlers to play, whether it may be a playpen or another sealed off area.\u00a0 This way parents can focus more on playing with their little ones, rather than worrying if it is safe for their toddler or baby.\u00a0 From the editor\u2019s point of view, placing a safe matt in an enclosed area may also help both the parents and the toddler to feel more comfortable and a piece of mind for everyone involved.<\/p>\n One important criterion that parents demand for their house or apartment is the safe factor.\u00a0 Therefore, it should be given that they require the same for their little loved ones.\u00a0 It is not recommended that parents spend huge amount of money to make their house baby safe, but rather, parents should approach this in how they view it from baby\u2019s or toddler\u2019s point of view.<\/p>\n Article references:<\/p>\n
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