Nothing is more important than having a safe premise to live in. Your house is supposed to be a safe place not only for the kids but pets as well. Homeowners often install different mechanism in their property to make it safer and well protected. 

Fortunately, there are many ways in which your home can be made safer for kids and pets. It is recommendable to hire a professional in order to get the work done in a more systematic and organized manner. However, here are some tips to take into account:

  • Preventing falls

One of the major concerns of all homeowners with babies is that when the child starts crawling, there is a risk for them to fall down the stairs. Proper supervision needs to be in place to ensure that all sorts of potential falls are prevented. Moreover, the area can be made more secure by installing a door near the stairs, or having them contained within an enclosed play area. Also do not allow your child to climb on the balconies to avoid any accident. 

  • Source the appropriate window treatments

Look for cordless blinds or motorised blinds. Never position your blind cords (if you have them) near your children’s cots or bed. Another option to consider is an ecospecifier fabric that is made from organic plasticizer.

  • House fires should be prevented

Kids and pets both are vulnerable to house fires. It can be caused by smoldering cigarettes, cooking accidents, electrical faults and burning candles. Perhaps, the best thing to do is to install working smoke alarms. This is the most effective thing to avoid any potential fire. Ensure they are placed within each of your bed rooms and it’s always a good option to have them hardwired as well for a second backup power source. Ensure your family has a plan if an alarm is set off on how to escape, especially important for younger children. You can utilise floor mats that are heavily fire resistant such as woolen rugs. Wool is a natural material harvested from sheep that is naturally fire resistant.

  • Strangulation and suffocation

Most of the homes have some items or objects that could suffocate or strangulate a child or a pet. These items include roller blinds, soft toys, cords, ropes, boxes, bags and packaging. In order to avoid any potential suffocation or strangulation, you should wrap blind cords in cleats, keep stuffed toys out of prams and cots and tie the knots in plastic bags keeping it away from children and pets. 

  • Outdoor safety

Children safety is not only about indoor protection. It is also equally important to take care of the outdoor safety and security. There are many ways in which you can ensure that outdoor safety is at its maximum. Make sure all the tools such as drills and saws are kept out of children’s reach. Also make sure that tools are unplugged whenever you are taking a break. The best thing is to ensure that these tools are stored in a safe place. 

  • Security Cameras

Surveillance is a strong criminal deterrent. These days cheap cctv cameras can be obtained, and it won’t be too much of a strain financially. It is definitely good having peace of mind that you have a surveillance and deterrence system in place, you can’t put a price on that.