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Is your place safe for a Toddler?

The phase of toddler comes along with much safety and precautions to be observed by the parents, such as:

  • Electric sockets that are not in use to be covered with plug and tapes.
  • Medicines, disinfectants and cleaners to be kept away from the toddler’s reach.
  • Keep sharp and pointy objects away from the toddlers.
  • Child lock must be used in cars.
  • Don’t leave the toddlers alone in park, vehicle or any such place which could be unsafe.
  • Toddlers sometimes by mistake get locked in a room, bathroom or cupboard. This is the responsibility of parents to train them.
  • The toddler must be accompanied by an elder in the water activity zone, like a splash play pool, or bath tub, or a swimming pool.
  • Use a bed-side boundary to secure the toddler of falling from the bed. And simultaneously the floor area by the bedside can be surrounded with cushiony mattress, pillows or fluffy carpets to avoid any chances of severe hurting.
  • Smoke alarms can be installed at home (if not pre-installed).
  • Avoid leaving the toddler with a pet alone or even a sibling who is tender enough to take care.
  • The gateways to terrace, basement, store, attic must be locked properly.  
  • The windows, balconies should be well guarded.
  • Monitor the toddler playing with toys, let it not split into tiny fragmented pieces. This could be risky for the toddler putting it in mouth and choking. Always try to purchase bigger sized toys, which they cannot put inside their mouth.
  • Let the toddler wear breathable and light clothes.
  • Keep the toddler in control or monitor appropriately when working in a kitchen and preparing a hot meal or using knife.

There could be numerous and numerous more safety measures, despite all these being observed. Our vision and check needs to vigilant every moment, which indeed can become a cumbersome task sometimes.

During this phase of growing toddlers, resorting for a good helping hand and having caretakers can be of great help. A toddler being raised and nurtured in a joint family is at a boon for this, as every now and then he/she is surrounded by people around and with varied activities, which prompts active growth.

“SO, LETS ENSURE A HEALTHY AND SAFE GROWING PERIOD FOR OUR HEART BEATS – OUR EVER – LOVING TODDLERS!!!”

Advocate

Written by Preeti Jalan

A Homemaker and have remained as an active member in Social organization OF LC INDIA.

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