Many accidents involving babies and toddlers on staircases are the result of one of the parents tripping up on loose or worn carpet as they are carrying their child up or down the stairs. Staircases are another obvious danger, you should fit gates at both the top and the bottom so that your baby can’t use them whether they’re downstairs or up. Also, it’s useful to check that all your stair carpet fits properly.

Many dangers, such as electrical sockets, will be obvious but one of the best ways to detect other potential dangers is to get down on your hands and knees in each of the rooms you’re going to let your child enter and then try to see the ‘world’ from their perspective. You’ll be amazed by the number of things you’ll have missed and additional hazards which, though they might seem innocuous to you, could be very dangerous to a baby or young child.

Before looking at some of the more common dangers, it’s important to remember that if there is any room or area in your house which you decide not to have childproofed, be sure that those rooms are kept firmly closed, using some kind of locking mechanism to prevent inquisitive toddlers, in particular, getting into.

Common Dangers

Although we might all think we are responsible parents who would not let our nice baby or toddler get into any harm at home, there are many hidden dangers lurking which could injure a young child or baby or could result in something even more serious than that. Therefore, it’s important that you take practical steps to understand the potential dangers that are present around the house and to take preventative measures to keep your children safe.