Top 10 Ways to Baby Proof your Bathroom

There are numerous child safety hazards to protect against in your bathroom. Never leave a child alone in the bathroom or let them play there. Below is a list of top hazards to protect.

1. Lock your toilet. Kids often like to play or place toys in the toilet. A Toilet Lock will keep them away from potential unsanitary conditions as well as the drowning hazard.

2. Move medicine out of reach, or lock it up in a Medicine Safe. 

3. Supervise children while they bathe, never leave them unattended.

4. Make sure water temperature is safe for young kids. Set your water heater to 120 degrees or less to prevent scalding.  You can also use a bath tub thermometer to check.

5. Safeguard toiletries and cleaners in cabinets and drawers with Cabinet Safety Locks.

6. Prevent falls with bath mats and safety grips.

7. Cushion or shield the tub spout to prevent head bumps with a Tub Spout Cover.

8. Make sure there are no dangling cords from hair dryers or other plug-ins. Put away if necessary.

9. Do not place used razors or other dangerous items in a accessible waste basket.

10. Consider using a door top lock to keep the child out altogether.

 

New Child Safety Products: Baluster Mount Gate Kit, Deluxe Bi-Fold Lock, and Pro-Strap

We have several new products in stock now.

The first is the #GM6 Baluster Mount Gate Kit,a unique solution for mounting your gate on small balusters.

The second is the #312 Deluxe Bi-Fold Door Lock, a  sturdier, and more attractive version.

The third is the #71172-ES an Extra Strength Tot Lok Key,that makes opening Tot Loks quicker and easier.

The fourth is the #666 Pro Strap Furniture Strap. Easier to adjust with strong metal components.

All of our new products can be found here: http://www.kidsafeinc.com/category/new_products/

Replacement for Gerber Safety Drawer & Cabinet Latch

Gerber discontinued one of our best sellers the Safety Drawer Latch earlier this year.  Fortunately it has been picked up and improved upon by another manufacturer Safety Innovations.  The Spring Loaded Cabinet and Drawer Latch has a slightly longer arm to make it easier to open and it has more screw slots to make it easier to mount at more cabinet and drawer conditions.

Spring Loaded Cabinet Latch

How to child proof your oven with the Oven Front Lock

Michael Hixson of KidSafeInc.com demonstrates the installation and use of the Safety 1st Oven Front Lock which is a child proofing device. Distributed by Tubemogul.

New ProGrade Products from Safety 1st

Safety 1st has recently added a new line of safety items called ProGrade Home Safety. They are a higher grade than their other safety products and are more sturdy, well built, and have a nicer appearance.  The Washer Dryer Lock and the Flat Screen TV Lock are the first of it’s kind.  The following are the items of note:

ProGrade Lever Handle Lock: Watch Video

ProGrade Washer Dryer Lock: Watch Video

ProGrade Toilet Lock: Watch Video

ProGrade Window Lock

ProGrade Flat Screen TV Lock

ProGrade Toilet Lock

ProGrade Washer Dryer Lock

KidSafe to be on National TV

Home child proofing expert Michael Hixson owner of www.KidSafeInc.com and writer of this blog is pleased to announce his appearance on ‘The Balancing Act’ television series. ‘The Balancing Act’ is an Emmy nominated national television series focusing on issues and solutions for today’s women.

The segment is entitled ‘Safer homes for kids, Peace of mind for Parents’. In it Michael discusses the safety hazards in homes for toddlers and small children, and demonstrates baby proofing products that will help eliminate potential accidents. It will air on Saturday, November 10th, 2007 at 8am EST & PST/7am CST/6am MST on the ‘Lifetime Television Network’. The segment will also be broadcast on the ‘Women’s Entertainment Network’ on Monday, November 12th at 7am. It will be shown on the ‘Healthy Living Channel’ shown on the Dish Network, Comcast, and Time Warner cable systems on November 6 at 7pm, November 7 at 7:30pm, and November 8 at 7pm.

KidSafeInc.com sells over 150 different child safety items such as baby gates, outlet covers, cabinet locks, corner cushions, window guards, door knob covers, and also provides guides and checklists for child proofing your home.

Safety products from KidSafeInc.com will also be appearing on an episode of the ABC television series ‘Extreme Makeover Home Edition’ on the evening of Sunday, December 2nd, 2007 at 8pm/7c. KidSafe donated multiple products to the show for a family with four kids under six who have severe medical problems.