Archive for November, 2011

Child safety lock ‘needed to poison proof homes’

A child safety lock is an important part of baby proofing kit for parents who want to prevent their infants from getting their hands on dangerous substances.

This is according to registered nurse Sheila Swift, who wrote an article published in the Knoxville News Sentinel about the risk of tots being poisoned by medications lying around the house.

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Toddler proof a home ‘for Christmas’

Baby proofing should involve analysis of different hazards during the run-up to Christmas.

This is according to Gene Kuchartski, owner of Chicago-based in-home childproofing firm Baby Safe Boundaries, who was quoted by Medill News Service as saying the Christmas tree is the biggest danger in the festive season.

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Baby proofing ‘should be done constantly’

Baby proofing ought to be done to the homes of parents, grandparents, caregivers and anyone else that may have youngsters in their house.

This is according to Holly Schultz, mother of three and president of US-based product testing and research coalition The Baby Gizmo Company, who said in an article on ABC Local that safety gates and stair gates should always be on hand.

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Toddler proof kitchens ‘to prepare for the holidays’

Baby proofing should take place in kitchens as part of the preparations for the holiday season.

This is according to US-based organisation the Home Safety Council, which pointed out family members can often gather in this room to assist the person cooking the meal.

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