| Here are some simple devices that can help in | | | | a window guard: USD $5 Use window guards to |
| preventing child accidents: 1. Safety Latches Cost of a | | | | prevent an active child from falling down from an open |
| safety latch: USD $2. Use safety latches to prevent | | | | window or balcony. In the tropics, consider installing |
| children from accessing medicines, household cleaners | | | | netting that serves an anti-mosquito function as well. 7. |
| and sharp objects. When purchasing a latch, ensure | | | | Furniture Bumpers Cost of a furniture bumper: USD $1 |
| that it is sturdy enough to withstand pulls and tugs | | | | This is definitely essential in the home. Stick corner |
| from children. It should be easy for adults to install and | | | | bumpers on all exposed sharp furniture corners to |
| use. 2. Door Knob Covers Cost of a door knob cover: | | | | prevent injury to toddlers who are learning to walk or |
| USD $1 Similar in operation to a safety latch, door knob | | | | babies beginning to crawl. Bumpers can help to cushion |
| covers are mainly used to prevent children from | | | | the impact of childrens' falls. 8. Electrical Socket Plugs |
| entering rooms and other dangerous areas such as | | | | Cost of a socket plug: USD $1 for a pack of three, |
| swimming pools. Be sure to choose a door knob cover | | | | from a discount store. Another essential item that is |
| that is tough but allows a door to be opened quickly by | | | | priceless for the security it offers. Use Outlet Covers |
| an adult in case of emergency. 3. Safety Gates Cost | | | | and Outlet Plates to help prevent electrocution. Outlet |
| of a safety gate: USD $15 - $80 Safety Gates | | | | covers and outlet plates can help protect children from |
| prevent falls down stairs and keep children away from | | | | electrical shock and possible electrocution. Be sure the |
| dangerous places. Look for safety gates that children | | | | outlet protectors cannot be easily removed by children |
| cannot dislodge easily, but pose no difficulty for elders | | | | and are large enough so that children cannot choke on |
| to open or close. Install gates that screw to the wall at | | | | them. 9. Door Stops Cost of a door stop: USD $3 - $5 |
| the top of a staircase because they are more secure | | | | Door stops and door holders on doors and door hinges |
| than "pressure gates." 4. Anti-Scald Devices Cost of a | | | | can help prevent small fingers and hands from being |
| anti-scald device: USD $5 - $100 Anti scald devices | | | | pinched or crushed in doors and door hinges. 10. |
| are very important because they help forgetful adults | | | | Cordless Phones Cost of a coordless phone: USD $20 |
| in preventing nasty burns to children. These devices | | | | upwards, depending on features. Coordless phones |
| work by regulating the temperature of hot water | | | | contribute indirectly to child safety because they make |
| during bathing. 5. Smoke Detectors Cost of a smoke | | | | it easier to continuously watch young children, |
| detector: USD $10 at the most Household fires are the | | | | especially when they're in bathtubs, swimming pools, or |
| most type of accidents in the home. It makes perfect | | | | other potentially dangerous areas. Cordless phones |
| economical sense to install a smoke detector that will | | | | help you watch your child continuously, without leaving |
| alert anyone in case of fires or smoke. To increase | | | | the vicinity to answer a phone call. Cordless phones |
| the level of safety, smoke detectors can be installed | | | | are especially helpful when children are in or near |
| inside every room. Adults should be reminded to check | | | | water, whether it's the bathtub, the swimming pool, or |
| the batteries of detectors periodically to ensure | | | | the beach. |
| perfect working conditions. 6. Window Guards Cost of | | | | |