Safety and security tips to keep your kids safe

Summer is officially here and so too are summer holidays. Usually a child likes school summer holidays, given after annual exams. Definitely they will plan to enjoy them with their friends or relatives. But during this time, parents must be extra cautious about the safety and security of their children. If children are spending most of the time at home, remember to make sure that your home is safe and secure place. Some parents many leave their children at home if they are working. During this time you must take some tips to ensure their safety.

Following are some safety and security tips for the parents who are responsible about their children:

1. Don’t let the security of your home fall down the priority list. The hot weather means many of us keep windows and doors open to circulate air, providing an open invitation to thieves.

2. Ensure that all windows are firmly locked or are fitted with child-proof window guards, and make sure beds and cots and other climbable furniture are located away from windows.

3. It is good to have home security system that has remote reporting capabilities. With the real time reporting and alarm activation features definitely one can avoid accidents or any mischief activities done by thieves.

4. Ensure children know who is allowed in the home when parents are at work. Lock all the doors if you are moving out and better to fix the intercom entrance system fitted so that children don’t feel vulnerable to open the front door.

5. Lock up all the machines and lighters. Never leave your children unattended near an open flame.

6. Make time to discuss safe online and social media behavior with your children.  Talk to them about the dangers of revealing holiday plans on Facebook, Twitter or to strangers online. As some savvy thieves will be cautious to know when home is likely to be vacant.

7. If children are old enough, make sure they know how to dial 000. Practice an evacuation plan so family members know how to get out of the house in the event of a fire or any accident.

8. Don’t leave any medications outside the cupboard. Securely store them out of arm reach with a child lock to help prevent poisoning.

9. Make sure to keep the first aid kit in available area. If any fire accident or any incident occurs, children must be able to locate the kit easily.

10. Always supervise young children around water, don’t rely on other adults or siblings. Remember, floaties are not a substitute for adults overseeing things and can often give children a false sense of security in the water.  Wading pools and other containers should be emptied immediately after use.

AW: Lizitha