There are so many hidden dangers in the home for children that, as an adult, are easy to overlook.
Picking up on these dangers however is vital as your child reaches an age where they are exploring and moving around freely in your home.
Here, we've listed a great number of ways that you can childproof your home.
From installing security screens to making sure that kitchen drawers are secured, we have a great list of ideas you won't want to miss: Making kitchen drawers inaccessible- Kitchen drawers containing cooking utensils such as knives and other sharp objects should be concealed in a drawer that cannot be opened by little hands.
There are so many great gadgets now available on the market to help secure your drawers simply by adding a small attachment to the side of your bench.
Windows- Windows can be a real danger in the home and if you live high up in an apartment block it pays to not only be diligent with closing the windows but also by making sure they are locked and cannot be opened by curious little ones.
Power point safety covers- Power points around the home can be found in low down places and for crawling toddlers and exploring infants they should have a secure cover in place.
You can purchase these simple safety covers online or at most major retailers.
Stair safety- Installing stair gates is such an important thing to have in place if you live in a home that is more than one level.
Stairs pose all sorts of dangers so making sure you install a child safe gate at the top and bottom of the stairs is important.
Make sure the gate you buy has been safety tested and meets appropriate standards.
Security doors- The front and back doors to your home are places where you need to uphold the utmost security to protect your child.
A door that is left unlocked or one that little hands can easily open can mean that in minutes your child has wandered away from your home.
Installing security doors is such an important step in childproofing your home.
Teaching your child about safety in the home- As your child grows, it's a good idea to educate them as much as possible about various dangers around the home.
If they know why something isn't safe, hopefully they won't be as curious about it.
The family home can present so many dangers for infants.
That's why it really is so important to put in place a number of safety measures to protect your child.
I hope our list of tips on how to childproof your home in a number of ways has given you some ideas on what you can do to improve the safety of your home for your little one.