Checklist: Child safety at home
A beautiful interior does not imply the house is safe for children. Sharp edges and corners, slippery floors, slamming doors, open windows, and many more situations in your home can be dangerous for children. For children, it is crucial that the environment where they grow up is as safe as possible. A child-safe home is a home where the chance of child injury is minimized. Parents and caretakers need to supervise and take away dangers for younger children. When they grow older they learn to deal with risks and become more independent, so parents can give them more responsibilities and leave their child alone for short periods.
But how do you create child safety at home? There are various child safety products that contribute to a child-friendly, and mainly child-safe, environment. For example, think of corner protectors that protect sharp edges and corners or door finger guards that prevent finger entrapment. These child safety solutions create a safer environment both inside and outside the house. There is always a chance that a child gets hurt while playing, therefore it is important that the chance of accidents is minimized.
How to create child safety at home?
There are various solutions to improve child safety at home. Follow the checklist and click here to download the printable PDF.
General safety
- The best protection for children is adult supervision
- Cover doors to prevent finger entrapment
- Cover sharp corners and edges with protectors
- Install safety gates
- Ensure safe stairs and secure rails
- Install window and balcony protection
- Cover all sockets with protectors
Living area
- Cover sockets with protectors
- Install cabinet locks
- Secure furniture and television to the wall
- Cover sharp corners and edges with protectors
- Secure or replace loose cables and cords
Kitchen
- Keep hazardous materials in a locked cabinet
- Install cabinet locks
- Store sharp cutlery out of reach
- When cooking keep hot cookware, food and liquids
out of reach
Bathroom
- Always supervise young children when they take a bath
- Keep hazardous materials in a locked cabinet
- Keep electronic equipment out of reach
Bedroom
- Use a baby monitor
- Keep cords out of reach
- Secure furniture to the wall
- Cover sockets with protectors
- Install bed rails
Outside
- Keep an eye out while children are playing
- Make sure children do not cross dangerous streets
- Inspect playground equipment for good condition
- Clean up litter and hazardous materials
Arte Viva offers solutions for child safety. Finger protectors for both the hinge side and handle side of the door prevent kids from getting their fingers caught in the door. Corner protectors for walls and tables prevent unwanted injuries. The window security not only takes care of window safety for children but also secures the house from burglars. These products contribute to a child-safe home. Of course, there is always a chance of an accident occurring, but with these solutions, the safety of your kids is improved and the chance of injuries is minimized.
Arte Viva
Our mission is to “Create a safer world for our children”. Child safety is always a priority in Arte Viva. Child injuries can happen easily but much of the pain can simply be prevented. Child safety products are, in our view, indispensable in homes but also at schools, child care centers, kindergartens, hospitals, and after-school care facilities.
Our Door Finger Guards:
Finger Alert 110° | Finger Alert 170-180° Professional | Finger Alert Extreme | Finger Alert Door Blocker | Finger Alert Door Stopper
Our Corner Guards:
Corner Guard Deluxe | Corner Guard Deluxe Pencil | Corner Guard Plus