Bell Insurance Bedroom and Living Areas Safety

Cover all electrical outlets with clear childproof plastic covers.
Cover all radiators with secure radiator covers.
Look for hard sharp edges (fireplace hearths, sharp corners in the home or on furniture) and install foam padding where children could bang their heads in a fall.
Heaters, fireplaces or woodstoves must be surrounded with childproof screens.
Make sure all toys are safe, with no sharp edges, and are not a choking hazard (e.g., small button eyes, detachable pieces, strings, ribbons, etc.)
Keep small items like coins, nails, buttons, and keys out of children's reach.
Install safety gates (not accordion-style) on top and bottom of stairs.
Gates should have a pressure bar or other fastener that is too strong for the child to release.
Keep all houseplants out of children's reach. Poisonous plants should be given away until children are older.
Keep all alcohol in a cabinet that is kept locked at all times.
Cover all trash containers securely. Young children are likely to rummage through the trash and come upon dangerous items like glass, etc.
Wrap curtain cords, Venetian blind cords, etc. up out of children's reach. Children can strangle themselves on these cords.
Be sure curtains are securely fastened so children cannot pull them down or pull curtain rods onto their heads.
Place window guards in open windows - these should be so sturdy that children cannot force or push them out.
Do not use walkers. Children can fall down stairs or run into furniture. Jumpers or swings are safer alternatives.
Never leave your child unattended on a table or bed. Always have one hand on your child when he is on a high surface.