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We all have heard the warning when having kids..."Make sure to child-proof your house", but have you heard the warnings of children and safety precautions outdoors? Many of us really do not know how many hazards are in our backyard, garage, or backyard pool until it is too late. Most parents feel that their children have been taught to not touch certain items that could cause physical harm to them. However, we should not only think about our children but those children that come to play as well. We may feel that our children know the fundamentals of being safe, but some children may not know these rules of safety. This could cause a lot of trouble and headache for parents. So... the best thing is to foresee trouble and prevent problems by not only setting boundaries and limits on our children, but to prepare for anything that could come up.
1.Make sure to never leave an infant or toddler alone and unattended. Even though the child may be in a safety harness, playpen, or stroller... they could get out and get into something that could harm them. 2.If you have a wading pool... make sure to keep the little ones away from it unless you or another adult is supervising. Little ones can die of drowning even in the shallowest of water. 3.Check around your backyard for broken items, cracked sidewalks, loose or broken boards on a deck, and check for holes in dirt or the lawn. 4.Make sure that animal droppings are picked up and disposed of properly. 5.Check for poisonous plants such as poison ivy or mushrooms that could harm a child. Some animals eat plants and grass outside as well, so checking for them is good as well. 6.Check gates and locks frequently. Make sure that they are working properly to avoid the children getting out of the yard or fingers getting pinched. 7.If you have a grill outside... make sure to keep it as far away from the children's play area. 8.If you have any extensive play equipment for your children... check it often to make sure that pieces are not getting loose or breaking. Make sure that the equipment is far enough away from any fences or trees. 9.Leaving a hose out in the sun can be a safety risk. Children may pick up the hose and the hot water resting inside could scald them. Try to keep hoses out of the way of the play area. Go To Page: 1 2
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