Poisonous substances and cleaning materials:
Danger: Poisoning and burns
Prevention:

• Lock all potentially poisonous substances out of reach and out of sight of your child.
• Buy products with childproof packaging.
• Never store non-food products in empty food containers (eg paraffin in a jam jar).
• Install child locks on cupboards.
• Move chemicals out of reach if you are called away in the middle of using them.

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Kettle:
Danger: Burns
Prevention:

• Keep kettles and similar appliances (including cords) far back on working surfaces so that they cannot be pulled down.
• Shorten the cord.
• Don't fill the kettle with more water than you need - it will make pouring boiling water easier.

Danger: Shock
Prevention:

• Always make sure that electrical appliances are correctly installed and safely earthed.

Toaster:
Danger: Burns
Prevention:

• Shorten the cord.
• Keep toasters and similar appliances (including cords) far back on working surfaces so that they cannot be pulled down.

Foodprocessor:
Danger: Cuts
Prevention:

• Store the blade separately and out of reach.

Iron:
Danger: Burns
Prevention:

• Keep iron out of reach of children.
• Shorten the cord.
• Pack away when not in use (even if the iron is cool, a child can be hurt if the iron falls on top of him).

Plastic bags:
Danger: Choking or suffocation
Prevention:

• Store plastic bags out of reach of children.
• Tie a knot in the bag for safety.
• Teach children never to put plastic bags over their heads.

Stove:
Danger: Burns
Prevention:

• Keep your child at a safe distance while you cook.
• Always use the back rings on the stove and turn pan handles away from the front of the stove.
• Keep young children away from the front of ovens or better still put up a protective barrier or grid in front of the stove.
• Don’t open the oven door when children are close by.

Drawers: Knives and other sharp objects:
Danger: Cuts
Prevention:

• Store knives and other sharp objects out of reach.

Hot drinks:
Danger: Burns
Prevention:

• Never drink hot tea or coffee with a young baby or child on your lap.
• Make sure your child can't reach your hot coffee or tea and keep tea and coffee pots out of reach.

Fridge:
Danger: Poisoning
Prevention:

• Certain items stored in a fridge can be dangerous to children (e.g. alcohol, medicine). Lock your fridge.

Washing machine
Danger: Burns
Prevention:

• Supervise children when washing machine is in use.

High chair
Danger: Falls
Prevention:

• Use a high chair with a full shoulder harness.

Dishwasher
Danger: Poisoning
Prevention:

• Only add detergent just before you want to use the dishwasher. Make sure it is empty when you are finished.

Danger: Cuts
Prevention:

• Pack knives and forks upside down in the cutlery tray.
• Always keep the door closed – even when not in use.

Microwave
Danger: Burns
Prevention:

• Mix food well after cooking.
• Allow liquids to cool down for a few minutes.

(Ilse Pauw, Health24)

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