Childproofing Your New Residence in Killeen

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

A great point in time to childproof your new house is right after the moving company in Killeen shows up to unload your belongings. Then, you can arrange your house and also manage safety issues in a single swoop. Having said that, when you are moving isn’t the only point in time you should be conscious of items that are hazardous for your kids. You should frequently go through your residence room by room and make sure there are no concerns within reach.

Kitchen: It is crucial in the kitchen to put safety latches on all cupboard doors you do not want youngsters opening and closing-especially all of the cabinets keeping cleansers or other dangerous items. Other options include: 

• Storing all cleaning supplies up out of reach
• Putting covers on every outlets
• Locking all drawers that contain sharp objects
• Keeping glass containers along with other breakables out of reach

Bathrooms: Water is very hazardous to children. Toilets may need a baby lock to ensure that they're not open, and you’ll need to make sure to never leave water standing in your tub. In addition, consider turning your hot water heater down so that no potentially scalding water can come streaming out the faucets. As well make sure to: 

• Put covers on all outlets
• Lock cabinets with chemicals/cleansers
• Make sure children have no ability to access prescription medications

Living Areas: Sharp edges are generally a big risk factor in communal spaces. When toddlers are beginning to move about, it is all too easy to smack heads and tumble into edges. Safety buffers can go a long way in order to make these items much safer. Other considerations are: 

• No looped wires on window shades or draperies
• No loose power cords
• Safety covers on outlets
• Move heavy books as well as other things that might be yanked off shelves out of reach
• Secure pieces of furniture on the wall to prevent tipping
• No climbing accessibility from your furniture to potentially hazardous high spaces (like windows)

It's also a smart idea to consider safety measures for larger hazards. Stairwells might need gates to stop youngsters from going up or slipping down. Places you don’t want little ones to gain access to may be locked with childproof handles. Swimming pools need secured gates. Remember-anything that appears like fun will likely be the target for investigation sometime in the future. Thus, as the moving company in Killeen is unloading your items and you're unpacking at your new home, take the time to childproof every room….and keep your children safe!