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Your children’s bedrooms should be a haven, where they can escape, relax, and play with no danger at all. But plenty of hazards exist in bedrooms, and it takes a pretty keen eye to know what they are. In today’s guide, I’m going to reveal some of the unexpected dangers that lurk in every child’s bedroom – and how to ensure their safety at all times. Read on to find out more!

 

Paint fumes

 

Try to avoid using regular paint that you buy from your local DIY shop. These types of paint are chock-full of volatile organic compounds – or VOCs – that can be toxic to humans and evaporate from the paint ver time. It means you could be exposing your kids to nasty fumes, for years after you first apply it. The solution? Always choose low-VOC paint when undergoing any decorating – not just in your child’s room, but all over the house, too.

 

Shelves and drawers

 

Big chests of drawers are an essential for clothes storage, of course. But how safe are they? Make sure you are anchoring your units to the wall, particularly for tall chests or drawer stacks. If they get a little top-heavy, they can quickly fall on top of a small child and cause serious injury. Strengthen your drawers, too – stainless steel drawer slides are ideal. Youngsters love to play mom and are always stuffing things in drawers, and they need to be able to take heavy loads.

 

Window catches

 

If your kids sleep on the first floor or higher, make sure you have safety latches on your window. Children can be inquisitive and fearless, which isn’t a great combination when they are looking out of a wide open window. A safety latch will prevent them from getting out and trying something stupid.

 

Removable lids for storage

 

Toy chests and storage with heavy lids are a big no-no for children – especially toddlers and youngsters. If you have them, consider taking off the hinges – safely, of course – so the lids won’t slam down and crush or break little fingers.

 

Low-temperature night lights

 

Many young children don’t like the dark – but be careful about the type of nightlight you use in their rooms. Certain models can generate a lot of heat and will burn their little fingers if they decide to explore their lights. Only choose low-temperature lights which stay cool to the touch if you want to avoid a stressful and distressing trip to A&E.

 

Socket blockers

 

Make sure you invest in electrical outlet covers, to prevent inquisitive little fingers getting a nasty shock. Any plug socket that isn’t in use should have a cover – without exception. Accidents are so easy to happen if you don’t have that protection in place.

 

Start chores at an early age

 

Finally, get your children used to tidying their rooms as soon as possible. Slips, trips, and falls are the most common accident in households over the country. Your child’s chances of joining this statistic will increase if they don’t learn how to keep clutter to a minimum. As we all know, even the smallest piece of LEGO can cause an enormous amount of pain if you step on it barefoot!