Security: your house hides some dangers to children

03/29/2016

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Know all the risks, the most obvious to you never imagined that the children run within their own home 

The door inside, you breathe relieved, as his son is being protected? But know that inside there are numerous dangers as well. "From the kitchen to the washerwoman, nowhere is free from accidents," says pediatrician Wilson Maciel, one of the book's editors Children and Adolescents Insurance (Publifolha), the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics.

The place where it happens most of the accidents, according to the expert, is the kitchen. Then comes the bathroom, the hallway (who knew?), The stairs, the rooms and the room. Next, he tells where the danger lies and teaches to avoid them.

 

Kitchen

- Let the gas plug from the outside;

- Prefer the "mouths" (burners) from behind the stove. Also, pot handles should be turned inward and backward;

- Protect taken and collect wires appliances;

- Cleaning materials must be in their original containers and out of reach of children, and high locked cabinets;

- Matches and lighters should also be carefully stored, i.e., in places high and locked;

- The same rule applies for sharp objects (forks, knives, glass cups, skewers, etc.), which should be stored in drawers and cabinets with latches. 

 

WC

- Keep the floor dry and use non-slip mats;

- Cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and electrical appliances should be kept in locked cabinets, out of reach of children;

- If there is a gas heater in the bathroom, keep the space always ventilated. In addition, the device needs periodic maintenance;

- Electrical appliances should not be kept in the sockets after use, even if switched off;

- The covers of toilets should be kept closed and locked. 

 

Children's bedroom

- Furniture rounded corners Prefer;

- The beds should have side shields and spaces between the bars must be 5 to 7cm to prevent head hold between them;

- After the games, the toys must be kept to prevent falls and stumbles;

- To prevent choking, hold the blankets and sheets in the "feet" of the bed;

- Place furniture away from windows;

- Put guards in the making;

- The windows must have railings or safety nets. 

 

Adult Room

- Do not smoke in bed, because of the risk of fire;

- The plugs must have guards and the wires have to be short, as in the rest of the house;

- Televisions and other devices should be placed on stable furniture;

- Avoid using the same outlet for two or more appliances;

- Keep medicines, perfumes and cosmetics in locked cabinets and high. 

 

Living room

- Alcoholic beverages require the same care than drugs, that is, must be kept high and locked cabinet;

- Electronic devices, because of the risk of shock and burn, should be kept out of reach of children, with short strings attached;

- Furniture rounded corners Prefer;

- Avoid having glass doors in the house. If you have, mark them;

- The curtains should not have handles, as there is risk of hanging;

- Finally, please have emergency phones. 

 

Hallways and stairs

- The corridors must be lit day and night, with non-slip floors, no carpets and other objects that hinder the circulation;

- On the stairs, use grids or protective gates at the top and bottom. 

 

Laundry and external areas

- The windows, guardrails are required;

- The pool must have fence or guardrail (with locked gate), covering canvas and alarm;

- To protect your child from poisoning in the garden, inquire about the most common species of poisonous plants;

- Pesticides, herbicides and other toxic products are often stored in the garage must be struck;

- Never use or store liquid alcohol at home;

- Keep buckets and empty bowls in high place;

- The tank must have adequate clothing fixation. Also, avoid leaving it full of water.

 

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