How To Childproof A Kitchen
When designing a kitchen, it is important to take into consideration any safety features when it comes to children. While we want a newly designed kitchen to be as sleek and aesthetic as possible, we also want it to be safe. Keep reading to learn what you can do to have a safe kitchen for children!
- Look for sharp edges. Recognize and protect those areas, or make sure to keep children away to prevent them from getting hurt.
- Unplug small appliances when not being used.
- Keep spices/alcohol away in secure spaces.
- Make cabinet doors child resistant.
- Keep stove knobs covered.
- Lock cabinets that can be dangerous for children. That can include cabinets that store pots or pans, plastic bags, and cleaning supplies
- Cover the outlets.
- Keep kitchen knives away in a safe space.
These are just a few tips to making sure a kitchen is safe for children. But don’t forget to look into every kitchen spot and cabinet you have to be completely sure you have a child-proof kitchen!