When you are growing up home is a special place. A place to play, explore and have fun. Although all of the above sounds great, the home is the most common place for young children to be injured.

 Try and make the home as safe as possible before the newborn arrives and before your child starts to crawl.

 Making the home safe for toddlers

Try to remove all hazards or add safety products to minimise the risk. For example, if you have a low table with sharp corners, attached covers to each corner. 

 Safety Products for the Home

Door and Stove Barries - Use a door barrier or a safety gate to keep a young child out of the kitchen, particularly at busy times such as when dinner is being prepared. This will still enable you to see what's happening on the other side. Door barriers are also an important safety feature for both the top and bottom of stairs.  

Locks and safety catches - There are various locks, catches and latches available that can be attached to cupboards and drawers. 

Power Point Covers - these prevent electrocution from open power sockets by covering the point and preventing objects being inserted into them.

Door Knob Covers - these prevent a child entering a room.