BedroomYour child’s bedroom is an area that needs to be maintained as a secure and safe environment. Many safety products are available for this area, and their details are listed below, as well as key ideas to consider when thinking about safety. - Never position a cot/bed near a window, power point or blinds.
- Fit catches and fly screens on the windows, so they cannot be fully opened. Alternatively fit window latches to prevent windows from opening too far and holding them open to prevent fingers being caught.
- Check all freestanding furniture for stability and secure with the use of tip resistant safety brackets or remove/replace the furniture.
- Tie all blind/ curtain cords up with cord tidy or blind cord winders to prevent the possibility of strangulation (all cords should be inaccessible or 1.6 metres above the ground).
- Cover all electrical outlets with keyed outlet plugs, safety power cover or the power board cover.
- Prevent fingers being jammed in doors with the use of a foam doorstopper or a metal door gripper.
- Secure cupboards with locks and latches to prevent fingers being jammed.
- Remove all small objects from the room and your baby’s play areas: as a general rule, nothing smaller than a film canister for children under three years.
- Remove all large stuffed toys/activity centres from the cot.
- Ensure the space above the cot is free of glass covered pictures/mirrors etc as your child could shatter these using a toy.
- To prevent falls, never lower the cot when your child is able to sit unaided.
- Pillows are not recommended for children under two years of age.
- Never use electric blankets/hot water bottles with small children.
Source: Modified from The Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia - Kidsafe and The Mother and Baby "Safety Guide". |
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