10 Home Safety tips for Young Children

Your baby will start to move and explore in the blink of an eye, and after that there’s no stopping them! To keep your children safe you have to ensure that you are properly prepared. Doing a safety check in every room of your house is vital, so try and go down to their level and get a better view of where the dangers lie.

- Do you know what to do in an emergency? If possible, do a first aid course and always keep a fully stocked first aid kit in your home and car.

- Write down all emergency numbers and keep them in a visible place as well as on your phone.

- Keep poisons, medication and cleaning chemicals far out of reach in a locked safe or cabinet.

- Always make sure any dangerous items, such as matches; scissors, knives, lighters, etc. are kept far out of reach of children.

- Children who are under the age of 12 years should NEVER be left home alone even if you’re just popping to the shop for a few minutes.

- If you are unsure, call an electrician to come out and double check that all the wiring is safe in your house.

- All power points need to be covered.

- If there are areas in your house that could get wet flooring, like the kitchen and the bathroom, be sure to get non-slip flooring.

- Corners that are sharp or at your children’s head height need to have corner protectors.

- Ensure that all windows or external doors are suitably barred or fixed to remove the possibility of your child falling out or injuring themselves.

PatrolMan is a neighbourhood watch app that allows you to keep up to date with the latest crime statistics, reports and incidents. One of the most popular features is the SOS button which can be pressed in the event of an emergency.