Toddlers are
full of
curiosity, have
no fear and
energetic. They
have no
boundaries so
that makes them
easier to get
wounded. Young
kids from 1 to 2
years old have
the most
probability of
getting injured.
To avoid that,
anyone who take
cares the babies
and toddlers
like parents,
child care
providers,
babysitters and
any caregivers
may feel
exhausted in
paying full
attention to
whatever they do
and touch,
wherever they
are, whenever
they get hungry,
tired, bored,
sleepy, etc. If
I may say, they
probably should
always keep
awake and be
ready for any
possibility
which might
happen. To
lessen your
burden in
accordance with
toddler's safety
at playtime,
outside and
inside the
house, here are
some tips you
may consider to
do:
In the
Bathroom
Toddlers love
water wherever
it is. So put
the toilet lid
down when it not
in use. It is
also a way to
avoid calling a
plumber. You can
limit the way to
the bathroom or
just close it
whenever it is
unused. Put the
medication out
of reach and
always drain the
bathtub after
use. Even
plungers can be
fun for
toddlers, so
never leave them
without
supervision.
In the
Bedroom
On one hand,
pictures, area
rugs, flowing
curtains or
drapes, lamps
and candles are
parts of
decoration to
raise our mood
but on the other
hand, they can
be dangerous for
toddlers. Table
cloth with a
table lamp on it
can attract your
toddlers'
attention. They
like the light
and they attempt
to grab them.
They may drag a
chair and stand
on it then try
to reach the
lamp and this
might change to
disaster. So, be
sure you set the
bedroom toddler
proof.
In the Family
Room
Always be
conscious of
tiny objects and
toys which could
be choking
hazard, like
pieces of toys
(wheels, button,
batteries, etc)
and coins.
Secure any
access to up or
down stairs.
Provide outlet
covers and keep
electrical cords
out of reach. If
you use a
carpet, make
sure that there
is no wrinkle or
rolled part.
In the
Kitchen
Toddlers
enjoy joining us
in the kitchen
when we dish or
cook. They try
to be like us,
watch and do
what we do
there. To make
it safe, turn
the handles of
wok / pot /
kettle / pan
away so those
will be out of
toddlers' reach.
Further, you may
use unbreakable
and spill-proof
travel mugs as
you drink hot
beverages. One
last thing to
keep in mind is
never leave any
unused electric
items plugged
and place the
cords out of
toddlers' reach.
In the Car
Ensure that
your toddlers'
car seats are
appropriate to
safety
regulations and
installed
appropriately.
Put a booster
seat for weight
and height
factors. To
avoid your
toddlers open
the window or
door, you need
to make the
child locks
active.
In the Yard
Garden, kiddy
pools, swing
sets, play yard
are wonderful,
but always put
boundary marker
in ponds / pools
between house
and any water
source. Leave
the pools dry
when unused.
Place
insecticides,
power tools and
garden equipment
out of toddlers'
reach in a safe
place.
At Others'
Homes
You set your
home special for
your toddler,
but others
especially who
do not have
toddlers at
their homes have
different
setting which is
not toddler
proof. So, you
should pay more
attention to
your toddler's
safety when
going to others'
homes. Carry
their beloved
toys so they
will take
pleasure in
playing
themselves. And
never let your
toddlers leave
to the bathroom
by themselves.
At Doing
Sports
There are
some programs
according to
ages offered.
Just select
one(s) which
suitable with
your toddlers'
ages. The main
ideas are learn
the basic of a
sport, have
coordination
activities,
practice, and
have a good
time. Do not
force your
toddlers, or
else injuries
may happen.
Toddler's
Safety Out and
About
Toddlers have
a tendency to
walk
independently
that makes
parents a bit
worry and
inflexible to
walk along with
them especially
in crowded
place, from a
store to the
parking park and
vice versa. To
minimize that,
toddlers need to
be taught some
rules, i.e. hold
your hand, know
and can say
their and your
names and other
safety matters.
Well, it is okay
to put a call
card mentioning
their names in
their necks or
tie a balloon on
their wrists to
make them be
seen easily in
case they are
separated from
you.
Toddlers
enjoy outdoor
activities.
Bicycling is one
favorite outdoor
sport many kids
enjoy. Do not
forget to give
them helmets so
that they can be
recognized at a
glance.
In general, I
do hope that the
tips I have
given above can
be a big help
for you to stay
your toddler
away from
injury. Bear in
mind, the safety
of our toddlers
is our tasks as
a parent.
