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Personal Injury Lawyers 317-881-2700<\/p><\/div>Whether you are new to parenting, or you are interested in taking on some babysitting jobs from within your own house, it is important to know which areas of a home to childproof. Common sense will tell anyone to put up baby gates and install electrical outlet covers for curious fingers; but what about the other danger-zones of a home? There are a few areas of a home that can be extremely dangerous to children and toddlers, and should be properly child-proofed for security and safety. <\/p>\n
Continue reading to learn the most important areas of a home to childproof, and who to call if your child was recently injured as a result of a negligent care-giver or babysitter. <\/p>\n
Living Room<\/h1>\n
In order to properly childproof a living room or family space, it is important to consider all the areas within that space that are potentially dangerous to toddlers and young children. For example, babies are often intrigued by anything that dangles. This includes pulleys for curtains and blinds. Several toddlers are injured or killed each year from strangulation of blind cords and curtain strings. To prevent this from happening, install a cord-shortener or wind-up tab for strings like these. Here are some more tips that many parents overlook:<\/p>\n
\u2022\tBolt, Strap, or Secure Top-Heavy Furniture to the Ground or Wall (i.e. bookcases, television sets, etc.<\/em>) More than 10 million children each year are admitted to emergency rooms for kitchen related injuries and accidents. When it comes to childproofing kitchens, the same precautions and preventative maintenance apply, but in different areas. Like the living room and family areas, it is wise to bolt or secure top-heavy furniture and appliances so they do not tip over and fall on top of a small child. Baby gates are also a responsible solution for kitchen safety for babies. Use them to shut off access to certain parts of a kitchen, like stairs, railings, and china cabinets. Here are some additional danger-zones to childproof in a kitchen:<\/p>\n \u2022\tInstall Childproof Locks to Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, and Other Kitchen Appliances Just like the living areas and kitchen, the bathroom should be childproofed as well. There are several dangerous items and areas that can cause fatalities and serious injuries to children. Of course electrical outlets should be covered and protected, but there is more to childproofing a bathroom than this. Be sure to dot your \u201ci\u2019s\u201d and cross your \u201ct\u2019s\u201d when it comes to these additional childproofing tips for bathrooms:<\/p>\n \u2022\tInstall GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Outlets Near Sinks and Other Plumbing Fixtures Pool and patio safety should be your number one concern when it comes to childproofing a backyard. Too many drowning and falling accidents occur to young children as a result of poor childproofing. Here are the most important considerations for a childproof backyard:<\/p>\n \u2022\tInstall a Fence Around Pool Decks that Locks If you child was recently injured as a result of poor childproofing in another\u2019s care, contact an Indianapolis Child Injury Lawyer<\/a> for information about filing a claim. You may be entitled to compensation for your damages. Exemplary damages include lost wages, medical expenses, hospital bills, wrongful death, pain, suffering, loss of love or companionship, mental anguish, prolonged rehabilitation, funeral expenses, and much more.<\/p>\n Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyers 317-881-2700<\/p><\/div>Call Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> to learn more about filing a child injury lawsuit in Indianapolis<\/strong>, Indiana. Attorney, Daniel Craven<\/a>, is a seasoned personal injury lawyer with decades of litigation and trial experience. He and our professional legal teams are eager to recover the full and fair compensation you deserve after your child was injured or taken in an accident. We offer free initial consultations and never collect lawyer fees unless we win your settlement. Call 317-881-2700 and schedule an appointment with an Indianapolis personal injury lawyer<\/strong> you can trust, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whether you are new to parenting, or you are interested in taking on some babysitting jobs from within your own house, it is important to know which areas of a home to childproof. Common sense will tell anyone to put … Continue reading
\n\u2022\tAvoid Pressure-Mounted Baby Gates; Use Hardware-Mounted gates for Tops and Bottoms of Stairwells
\n\u2022\tInstall Rubber Pads on Sharp Corners of Tables, Furniture, and Counters
\n\u2022\tInstall Electrical Outlet Covers
\n\u2022\tKeep Carpets and Floors Vacuumed and Swept at All Times<\/font><\/p>\nKitchen<\/h1>\n
\n\u2022\tInstall Childproof Locks on Kitchen Cabinets
\n\u2022\tLock Up All Cleaning Solutions, Chemicals, and Detergents
\n\u2022\tKeep Medicine, Batteries, and Other Hazardous Items in Upper Cabinets
\n\u2022\tInstall Stove Shields to Prevent Boiling Water Run-Off and Hot Food Splatter
\n\u2022\tInstall Rubber Corners on Countertops and Sharp Baseboards
\n\u2022\tKeep Kitchen Floors Swept and Sanitized at All Times<\/font><\/p>\nBathroom<\/h1>\n
\n\u2022\tInstall a Childproof Lock or Latch on Toilet Seats
\n\u2022\tDecrease your Home\u2019s Hot Water Temperature Capacity to Below 120 Degrees to Prevent Scalds and Burn Accidents
\n\u2022\tLock Up All Cleaning Solutions, Chemicals, and Detergents
\n\u2022\tInstall Childproof Locks on Bathroom Cabinets
\n\u2022\tKeep Floors Swept and Free of Debris
\n\u2022\tRemove All Bathtub Accessories that Could Be Choking or Health Hazards (i.e. loofas, bath salts, razors, towels, etc.<\/em>)<\/font><\/p>\nBackyard<\/h1>\n
\n\u2022\tInstall a Durable Pool Cover Along With Drain Covers to Prevent Entrapment
\n\u2022\tEmpty Kiddie Pools When Not in Use and Always Use Fresh Water for Each Use
\n\u2022\tInstall Netting in Between Patio Railings and Siding to Prevent Falls
\n\u2022\tKnow the Plants in Your Yard and Remove Anything Poisonous<\/font><\/p>\nCraven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C.<\/h1>\n
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