HOUSEHOLD/ CHILD SAFETY (THE BEDROOM)

All of us acquire the relaxation and sleep we need in the bedroom. We have to acquire the sleep that we need for us to be able to manage our daily activities. For the child, special attention must be given to setting up the bedroom because a child is not supervised when sleeping. These vital safety tips must be kept in mind;


• Never store chemicals or medicines in the bedroom.
• Keep all powders, lotions and ointments far out of reach of young children
• Never place cribs, beds, chairs, toy boxes or chests near or under window openings or near electrical outlets/electrical cords.
• If using a pacifier, inspect it for discoloration, cracks, holes and tears.
• Venetian blind cords can be hazardous to your child. Secure the cord up top of the blind and away from cribs or chairs.
• Place electrical outlet covers on unused outlet openings.
• Make certain that toy boxes and chests have ventilation holes and that they can be freely opened.
• Never place a child on a waterbed - they run a high risk of suffocating.
• Soft mattresses, pillows, comforters, stuffed toys and bumper pads should not be used in cribs.
• Always have a hand on the baby when on the change table - if you are interrupted by a phone call or door bell, secure the child in a crib.
• All furniture should be sturdy and untippable. Secure shelving units, dressers, and other free-standing items to the wall.
• Lock drawers, doors, and cabinets. Install safety latches on all storage items that your child should not have access to.
• Don't entice your child to danger. Never place attractive toys on high shelves, which could encourage him to climb, or leave drawers open, which could encourage him to step into them.
• Check dresser knobs for safety. Dresser knobs should be too large to swallow and too small to provide a climbing foothold. They should also be attached securely and designed not to be easily pulled by a child.
• Pad sharp edges. Specially designed corner cushions guards help prevent injuries. Don't simply tape foam or other materials to the corners of sharp furniture since it can present a choking hazard.
• Store toys conveniently. Keep toys either in an easily accessible place or out of sight. If you use a toy box, choose one without a lid.
• Avoid curtains that can be pulled down. Tie or remove dangling window-shade and window-blind cords.

Hope this blog has been very helpful in keeping your home safe, especially for the children. The final issue on Household/Child Safety is the next one and that will cover the bathroom.

N.B

I had an interesting conversation with my mom the other day in which she told me that her church Pastor announced to them from the pulpit that they should not use microwave oven to process their food because it has the capacity to radioactively contaminate their food. I was enormously outraged because it is a misinformation, and I was especially "mad" because it came from "The Pastor", whose words in this part of the world is taken hook, line and sinker (even with the fisherman and the boat sometimes).

As an accredited Radiation Safety Consultant, part of my duty by law is to educate and enlighten on issues (or should I say the myth) surrounding radiation and its effects both on humans and the environment. During the course of the series, the "microwave oven" misinformation will be addressed, and so many other issues too. Also, if you have any question or need to clarify any information you have heard before now about radiation, you are free to ask us by dropping a comment here. We promise to answer them as simple and understandable as possible.

Looking forward to a wonderful time together on here.