Make your kitchen safe in 10 minutes: Infant and toddler protection guidelines

The kitchen is one of the most dangerous places in the home, but the good news is—you can make it safe in just 10 minutes ! Here are quick and effective baby protection methods.

1. Lock the cabinet doors and drawers.

Install child safety locks, especially in cabinets containing cleaning supplies, knives, or glassware. Magnetic safety locks are easy to install and won't damage furniture.

2. Dangerous materials should be stored in a high place.

Place knives, cleaning agents, and medicines on tall cabinets to prevent small hands from reaching them.

3. The sockets must be properly sealed.

Use safety covers or shields on electrical outlets to prevent electric shock. Babies are particularly curious about holes, so always seal them!

4. Protect stoves and ovens

Use burner knob guards and prioritize using the rear burners when cooking. Stove guards also prevent children from accessing hot pots.

5. Keep the floor clean.

Kitchen floors can be slippery if wet or littered. Quick cleaning can prevent accidents.

6. Secure large electrical appliances

Microwave ovens, toasters, air fryers, and other appliances should be placed securely to prevent them from being knocked over.

7. Lock the trash can.

Infants and toddlers like to rummage through trash, so it's essential to install safety locks to prevent bacterial infection or accidental ingestion.

8. Safe storage of plastic bags

Plastic bags can cause suffocation; please store them in sealed containers or tall cabinets.

9. Unplug when not in use.

Electric kettles, juicers, coffee makers, and other appliances should be unplugged when not in use to prevent children from pulling on the power cords.

10. Establish a safe gaming area

You can prepare a safe area or cabinet to store safe items such as plastic containers and wooden spoons, so that your child can safely "help" while you cook.

Additional tips

Crouch down and look at your kitchen from a baby's perspective; you'll discover many dangers you usually overlook!

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Additional tips

Crouch down and look at your kitchen from a baby's perspective; you'll discover many dangers you usually overlook!

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