Childproofing Your New Home in El Paso

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

A fantastic occasion to childproof your new home is just after the moving company in El Paso gets there to unload your possessions. Then, you can set up your house as well as manage safety issues in a single swoop. Having said that, as you are moving is not the only occasion you should be aware of items that are dangerous for your children. You need to continually go through your home room by room and ensure you don't see any issues within reach.

Kitchen: It is very important in the kitchen to place safety latches on any cupboard doors you do not want little ones opening and closing-especially all cabinets holding cleaners as well as other dangerous items. Additional options consist of: 

• Storing all cleaning products up out of reach
• Putting covers on all of the outlets
• Locking any drawers which contain sharp objects
• Keeping glass containers along with other breakables out of reach

Bathrooms: Water is incredibly hazardous to young children. Toilets may require an infant lock to make sure they're shut, and you’ll need to make sure to never leave water standing in your bathtub. Furthermore, contemplate turning your hot water heater lower to ensure that no potentially scalding water will come streaming from the taps. As well make sure to: 

• Put covers on each of the electric outlets
• Lock cabinets with chemicals/cleansers
• Make certain children have zero ability to access medicines

Living Spaces: Sharp corners are usually a huge risk factor in communal areas. When toddlers are beginning to move around, it is easy to smack heads and fall into edges. Safety buffers can go a considerable way to help make these things much safer. Additional things to consider are: 

• No looped cables on window shades or window treatments
• No loose electrical cords
• Safety covers on electric outlets
• Move big books and other items that might be dragged off shelves out of reach
• Secure pieces of furniture on the wall to prevent tipping
• No climbing accessibility from your furniture to potentially hazardous high locations (such as windows)

Additionally it is a good idea to take precautions for larger hazards. Staircases may need gates to circumvent young children from going up or slipping down. Areas you do not want youngsters to access may be secured with childproof handles. Swimming pools need secured gates. Remember-anything that seems like fun will probably be the target for investigation at some point in the future. Hence, as the moving company in El Paso is unloading your things and you're unpacking at your new residence, make time to childproof each room….and keep your kids safe!