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10 ways to effectively child proof your home
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10 ways to effectively child proof your home

• Keeping children out of trouble and away from
  things that can injure them is a difficult enough
  task without making it harder for yourself by
  neglecting child proofing.
• If you have small children in your home, you
  absolutely need to take measures to make it safer
  so that you can have some peace of mind and keep
  them out of danger.
• Here are 10 great tips for how to child proof
  your home.

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• Here are 10 great tips for how to child proof
  your home

1. Safety latches and locks on cabinets and drawers.
   
2. Safety gates.
3. Set water heater temp to 120 degrees to prevent
   scalding.
4. Window guards and safety nets.
5. Corner and edge padding.
6. Outlet covers and plates.
7. Cordless window covering.
8. Anchor furniture to prevent tipping.
9. Toilet lid safety latch.
10. Pool gates.

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Safety latches and locks on cabinets and drawers
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Safety latches and locks on cabinets and drawers

• These are one of the most affordable ways to baby
  proof your home.
• It protects against poisoning and also keep
  little fingers from being smashed in doors and
  drawers.

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Safety Gates
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Safety Gates

• If you have stairs in your home, or rooms that
  are too dangerous for small children, safety
  gates are an excellent option.
• They come in a number of options and materials,
  so you can choose whatever best fits your home
  and budget.

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Set water heater temp to 120 degrees to prevent
scalding

• Most homes don't need tap water to come out
  hotter than this in the first place, and it can
  also help boost your energy efficiency.
• But best of all, it prevents accidental scalding
  if the children manage to play with a faucet.

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Window guards and safety nets
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Window guards and safety nets

• Window guards keep windows from opening far
  enough for small children to climb or fall out,
  and nets are there to catch them if they manage
  to get out.

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Corner and edge padding
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Corner and edge padding

• Sharp edges and corners are very dangerous for
  babies and toddlers, who are at just the right
  level to bump their heads.
• Place sturdy padding on dangerous tables,
  counters, and furniture to protect your children.

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Outlet covers and plates
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Outlet covers and plates

• You can prevent children from sticking fingers or
  objects into electric sockets and shocking
  themselves by covering them up.

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Cordless window covering
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Cordless window covering

• Blinds with long pull cords are dangerous, so
  choose alternative window coverings without these
  hazards.

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Anchor furniture to prevent tipping
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Anchor furniture to prevent tipping

• Heavy furniture should be well anchored or
  mounted to the wall to prevent it from falling if
  a child bumps or pushes it.

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Toilet lid safety latch
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Toilet lid safety latch

• Small children can drown in toilets, so don't
  forget to install safety latches to keep them out
  of the water.

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Pool Gates
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Pool Gates

• If your home has a pool, make sure it is securely
  gated so that not little ones can wander into
  such a dangerous area unattended.

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• Keeping an eye on your children 24/7 isn't always
  an option, and these baby proofing measures will
  help you ensure that if your children get out of
  your site they are less likely to get injured.
• Putting childproof measures in place in your home
  may also help you sell it if your prospective
  buyers have children.
• Talk to an expert realtor to find out whether
  childproofing measures are a good idea for
  selling your home.

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Talk to an HFMA expert realtor to find out
whether childproofing measures are a good idea
for selling your home.
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