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Childproofing

Protecting young children around the home is an important consideration for many people. There are a number of different products available that can help to make your home more childproof, and most of these are shown here. Also outlined in this section are various precautions and tips that can create a safer environment for children to grow up in. When purchasing any child safety products, make sure that they have the relevant safety certification, and be sure to follow any instructions provided by the manufacturer. Never use second-hand safety equipment unless you are certain of its history. Safety guards and gadgets The majority of safety fittings are quick and easy to fit - most can be adapted to fit a particular design. For example, toilet lid locks will generally fit the majority of toilets, but it is advisable to check dimensions first. It is very much an individual decision in terms of what are essential and what are non-essential items. However, there are various items, such as stair gates and fire guards, that the majority of parents consider a necessity.

Cooker and hob guard Helps prevent a child getting too near to cooker surfaces A corner protector This is clipped on to a table corner to make it less sharp. It can also be used on other sharp corners around the home Glass safety film Applied over glass, it prevents shards flying through the air if the window breaks or shatters

Extracted from DIY- Know How With Show How published by Dorling Kindersley, price £25.00. Copyright © 2006 Dorling Kindersley Ltd, Text copyright © 2006 Julian Cassell and Peter Parham

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