Most injuries that occur in the home are predictable and preventable. If you have a toddler, consider making safety changes to your home. In the kitchen, stove knob covers can help keep youngsters out of trouble, or you can use a door barrier to keep them out entirely. Locks and safety catches can be placed on cabinets and drawers. Button batteries present a danger if swallowed, so elevate or secure products that contain them, such as calculators and remote controls. Outside the home, driveway injuries are a risk because children are small and move quickly. For more information, consult the Home Safety Checklist created by The RCH Community Information team.

Key Takeaways:

• A driveway can be an extremely dangerous place for a child, especially as small children are hard for drivers to spot.
• A child is often quick and unpredictable in their activity, as well as easily lost in a driver’s blind spot.
• A barrier, such as a gate, is a good way to keep toddlers away from the kitchen during cooking activities.

“You must also consider hazards found in outdoor areas, particularly the driveway, front and rear gardens, pool and barbeque areas, garden sheds, play areas and cubby houses.”

Read more: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/child-safety-at-home