You might think your home is the safest place for your family, but it’s still the location for lots of accidents throughout the year. While some might just result in a broken plate after it’s been knocked off the side, some of the more serious incidents could end up in broken bones. Here are some of the ways you can reduce the chances of these accidents happening and be prepared for the rare occasions they do happen.
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Be prepared for accidents and injuries
No matter how hard to try to protect your family, accidents will always happen. Even the best and most attentive parents in the world can’t keep an eye on their child and what they’re doing 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and have the lightning reactions to stop their child from hurting themselves every time they trip or fall. What you can do is make sure you’re ready for whatever accident your child may have. Make sure your first aid supply is ready for any accident your child could have. While plasters and bandages are an obvious inclusion in any kit, think about what other things your family might need. If your family is particularly active, research about what you’d need to do if you suspect they have broken or fractured one of their bones. Braces and slings could help you get the child to the hospital in a lot less pain if you already have them in your first aid kit.
Hide away those dangerous objects
No matter what room of the house you’re playing in, it’s highly likely that there could be objects in there that your child could seriously injure themselves with if they were to mistake it for a toy. It’s often hard to spot exactly what these dangerous items are, because as adults we use them safely every day. It’s important to hide these items away in a lockable box or cabinet or on a shelf high enough for your child not to be able to reach. Some of the items you should look out for include knives in the kitchen, razor blades in the bathroom and even laundry detergent in your laundry room. If your child were to accidentally consume some fabric softener or a washing detergent pod, it could cause serious damage to their digestive system.
Remember the garden as well as the home
While you might take lots of steps to make your home as safe as possible, it’s important not to forget your garden. You and your family might not spend as much time out there, but it is the place where a lot of accidents happen. This can be anything from slipping on an icy path to grazing a knee.
It’s also the place where your child will be the most active and the most likely to fall over whilst playing sport or games. With this in mind, try and make the surface of your garden as soft as possible. Grass is always a great playing surface as long as you remove any trip hazards from your lawn. Make sure the outdoor of your home is also well lit so you don’t miss any trip hazards while leaving the house at night or early in the morning.
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