The most useful purchases to ensure the safety of the child in the house

During the period of active development of space, the child becomes interested in the contents of all cabinets and drawers, all objects that can be touched, twisted, removed, draw attention to his attention. It is better to think about safety at home in a precautionary manner. Everything that should not fall into the hands of the baby should be safely removed, and the space around it should be prepared in such a way that the child is maximally free from the possibility of pinching his fingers, getting burned, falling, dropping something on himself or getting injured somehow. Fortunately, today it is not difficult to make an apartment safe for a little researcher: there are many devices to help mothers and fathers.

Locking locks for cabinets

The danger of games with cabinet doors is that the crumbs can accidentally squeeze fingers or gain access to "prohibited" items. To prevent this from happening, there are special locks-locks for cabinets.

• Universal locks for cabinets for wing and sliding wardrobes. They are two “buttons” glued to the cabinet, between which a flexible plastic tape is stretched. (Popular manufacturers: Baby Go (about 89 rubles), Happy Baby Door’s Loc (about 95 rubles)). If you do not want to use a universal adhesive-based blocker, you can use the suction cup lock (Clippasafe (2 pieces for 240 rubles));
• The lock of swing doors on screws, or "tongue". Such a lock is screwed inside the furniture: one part - to the door, the other - to the upper wall. (SafetyFirst (about 150 rubles));
• Security locks for swing doors. They are attached to the door handles, so they do not leave any marks on the furniture. (Clippasafe Cabinet Locks (2 pieces for 380 rubles) Clippasafe Sliding Cabinet Locks (about 200 rubles) Happy Baby (about 95 rubles));
• Locks for glass doors. Especially for fragile glass doors and display cases, there are locks on the type of lock-hook. (The lock for glass doors of TM "World of Childhood" (about 150 rubles) Lubby (about 155 rubles)).

Drawer locks

With the help of drawers, the child can press his fingers if he will push the drawer, holding on to the facade, and not on the handle. In addition, pushing the drawer too much, the baby can drop it on its legs. Drawer locks will save you from this.

• Internal blockers. They consist of two parts that are attached from the inside of the box: a security lock with holes is glued to the inside of the shelf, and hooks to the inside of the facade. Clippasafe CL71 / 2 (2 pieces for 231 rubles);
• External locks. They are mounted on the outside of the drawer and also consist of two parts: one of them is glued to the side of the cabinet, and the other to the edge of the drawer. When you close the drawer, the lock-lock part of the lock is connected like fastex. Canpol Babies for boxes (about 155 rubles).

Door locks

To protect the baby from injuries with interior doors, you can also use special locks. Some of them lock the door in one position, while others simply do not allow it to slam shut.

• Locking hinge lock. This is something like a spacer inserted between a door and a jamb. The lock is put on the door hinge and locks the door in position. (lock "Zamochok" TM "World of childhood" (about 80 rubles));
• Floor blockers. Such devices are installed between the door and the floor, fixing the door in a certain position and protecting it from slamming. They can be of different designs, made of plastic or rubber. Some are even made in a fun design. - Clippasafe CL89 (about 250 rubles), door lock “Paw” of TM “World of Childhood” (about 80 rubles);
• Door lock handle lock. Locking locks are unsafe in the house where there is a child: the baby may accidentally close in the room. The door handle lock locks the handle in the open position and prevents it from locking. Such locks are not universal, they are selected individually for each lock. Their cost ranges from 300 to 500 rubles.

• Door shock absorbers.From sudden slamming of the door, simpler devices, such as soft door shock absorbers, also save the door. They are made of rubber or soft plastic and are attached to the edge of the door. (Clippasafe with a sound signal (about 170 rubles), BabyGo (about 69 rubles), Happy Baby Door Fixator (about 55 rubles).

Protective "corners" and overlays for furniture

The greatest danger in the apartment is the edges and corners of furniture (tables, cabinets, shelves). They are especially dangerous for children over a year of age, mastering vertical movement in space. To protect the baby from injury, there are special overlays on the corners and edges of the furniture.

• Protective tape on the edges of the furniture. The tape can be flat, angled or U-shaped. It is made, as a rule, of rubber, and has a sticky side for attaching to the furniture surface. You can use a universal protective tape, or you can order it online or purchase a protective tape in a specialized furniture store. (Universal protective tape Happy Baby (about 150 rubles), special protective tape (from 150 to 250 rubles);
• Silicone overlays for corners. The most common option is spherical and square overlays. (Clippasafe (about 170 rubles), World of childhood (about 220 rubles), Canpol (about 280 rubles)).

Kitchen Protectors

In the kitchen, the kid can turn on the stove, open the oven or knock over a frying pan on the burner. To prevent this from happening, you need to protect the stove to the maximum.

• Blocking from turning on the stove. For these purposes, there are special protective caps: they are easily scrolled, but it is impossible to turn on the stove. You need to choose caps based on the diameter of the plate handles and the distance between them. (Clippasafe (4 pieces for 480 rubles), World of childhood (2 pieces for 80 rubles));
• Security lock for the oven. Made of heat-resistant plastic, consists of 2 parts: one is attached to the side wall of the stove, the other to the oven door. (Clippasafe (about 310 rubles));
• Protective screen. It can be made of plexiglass or metal tubes. To the surface of the plate, the screen is mounted on suction cups or tape. (Baby Dan (metal - about 2500 rubles, plastic - about 1500 rubles), Reer (about 2500 rubles)).

Related article (in detail): how to secure a kitchen for a child (what to do with the kid in the kitchen)

Window protection

The kid should be protected from the possibility of opening windows, and in case the glass breaks - it needs to be protected from flying fragments.

• Protective film. It is glued to the glass from the inside of the window. If the glass breaks, the film holds the fragments. It is sold per meter in specialized stores and costs from 250 to 1000 rubles per square meter. m. depending on the thickness and manufacturer;
• Sash latch. Allows to fix the shutters both in closed and ajar state. (FAB & FIX (about 1200 rubles);
• Castle on the window. Blocks the window from opening and is mounted on the sash. (Roto (about 1600 rubles), a lock with a Jackloc cable (about 1900 rubles), a BabySafety comb-lock lock (about 150 rubles));

Protection of sockets and electrical appliances

Sockets, switches, wires and electrical appliances must also be equipped with protective equipment.

• It is best to immediately install sockets with "curtains" or lockable sockets. If ordinary sockets are installed in the house, special plugs will save them from dexterous fingers. (BabyGo (6 pieces for 99 rubles), Clippasafe (6 pieces for 140 rubles));
• Protective overlays for the switch. With this pad, you can hide the on / off button. Such linings can be ordered on the Internet, they will cost about 60 rubles apiece.
• Protective cases for extension cords help to hide plugs inserted into the extension cord. (Safety 1st (about 800 rubles), Mommy’s Helper (about 720 rubles));
• Shorten wires. The wires stretched along the walls are best hidden under cable channels, but the hanging wires can be shortened using special clip shorteners, which cost about 60 rubles.

 

Bath Protectors

Water is always associated with increased danger to children. In the bath, it is worth making sure that the baby does not play with the tap and does not slip during bathing.

• Protective cover on the mixer. Such a device can hardly be freely bought in a children's store, but on the Internet on foreign sites, silicone housings that protect the tap are not uncommon. You can buy it for 150-400 rubles;
• Anti-slip mat. This can be a large one-piece rug or a set of mini rugs that evenly attach to the bottom of the bathtub. (a set of mini-rugs Clippasafe (about 350 rubles), a rug with a removable chair Roxy Kids (about 1500 rubles)).

Toilet lid lock

To save the kid from the temptation to splash in the toilet or throw something valuable there will help a special lock for the toilet lid. The lock is attached to the toilet with Velcro. The lock itself can be either plastic or fabric. (plastic Babymatee lock (about 200 rubles), Beboo fabric lock (about 140 rubles).

Safety gate

Stairs, access to the balcony or to some rooms must be fenced with special security gates. They can be metal or wooden, have a swing wing. For almost every safety gate model, additional sections can be purchased to lengthen them if necessary. It is better to choose a gate that is fastened by surprise: they do not need additional accessories and there is no need to drill walls. (BabyDan (from 2500 to 3500 rubles), Mothercare (about 2500 rubles).

Barriers for beds

If the baby has already grown out of a crib, which has high walls, or often there is a baby sleeping on the parent's bed - you will need a bed restraint. It does not require a complicated fastening procedure: it is held by the weight of the child and the mattress. (Limiter for Tomy beds (about 2000 rubles)).

Radio and baby monitor

If the apartment has more than one room, the baby monitor is simply necessary from birth, so that when we go away, mom can hear what is happening in the baby’s room. If finances allow, it is better to get a baby monitor.These devices will be needed until the child becomes moderately conscious and independent, because in any case, the mother will sometimes have to go away. (Baby monitor Maman FD-D601 (about 2700 rubles), Baby monitor Philips AVENT SCD-505 digital (about 4500 rubles), Baby monitor Philips AVENT SCD-603/00 (about 9500 rubles)).

Furniture overturning protection

Dressers, whatnots, tall pedestals are dangerous because a kid, while training his climbing abilities, can overturn them. Such furniture should be protected from falling by special straps that are securely attached to the wall and back of the furniture. (Anti-tip (about 950 rubles), Mommy’s Helper (about 550 rubles)).

In extreme cases, you can fix the furniture using the corners.

Personal Protective Equipment for Baby

When the baby just starts to walk, falls occur constantly. To reduce the risk of injury, it is worthwhile to purchase protective equipment for the baby, covering the most “weak” places: knees and head. (Helmet OK Baby (about 3000 rubles), Knee Pads Sevi Baby Comfort (about 500 rubles)).

For confidently running children, socks with silicone prevention of slipping on the sole are necessary. Additionally, you can stick special slip strips on the floor, this will cost about 150 rubles.

Read on:

• how to secure a home for a child
• 6 ways to secure a nursery without harming comfort and design

Some of these things seem redundant only up to the first precedent. The fantasy of children very often goes beyond the understanding of adults, so you need to think seriously about the safety of the baby. In the end, in a safe space and the parents themselves will be much calmer for the baby.

P.S. Specialized stores sell special kits for children's safety at home, which include kits from plugs for outlets, protection for drawers, doors, locks for the refrigerator, toilet, and lining on the corners.

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