Install Cabinet Latches, Outlet Covers, Gates, and Furniture Anchors

Description

This addresses key physical hazards like access to dangerous substances, electrical shock, falls, and furniture tip-overs.

Recipe/Instructions

1. Cabinet & Drawer Latches: Install safety latches inside cabinets and drawers containing cleaning supplies, medicines, sharp objects, or small items, especially in kitchens and bathrooms.
2. Outlet Covers: Insert plastic safety plugs into unused electrical outlets or install sliding/tamper-resistant outlet covers to prevent children from inserting objects.
3. Baby Gates: Install pressure-mounted or hardware-mounted baby gates at the top and bottom of stairs and to block off unsafe areas (like kitchens or workshops).
4. Furniture & TV Anchors: Secure heavy furniture (dressers, bookcases, TVs, TV stands) to wall studs using anti-tip straps or brackets to prevent them from falling over if climbed on.
5. Window Safety: Install window guards or window stops (that limit opening distance) on upper-floor windows. Keep furniture away from windows to prevent climbing. Ensure blind cords are secured out of reach or use cordless blinds to prevent strangulation hazards.
6. Door Knob Covers/Lever Locks: Use covers on doorknobs or locks on door levers to prevent toddlers from opening doors to unsafe areas (bathrooms, outside).
7. Corner Guards: Apply soft corner guards to sharp edges of tables and furniture to prevent injuries from bumps.

What makes the Dish Special

N/A - Covers the most critical physical safety installations needed to protect young children from common serious hazards.