Sometimes children have ideas that would not even cross our minds. Their adventurous spirit, together with their absence of fear, turn our children into little daredevils.
According to a Eurostat study, 20% of deaths in children between one and four years old are accidents. So much so that, currently, there are more deaths from causes of this type than from the sum of all childhood diseases. Mortality due to accidents, in the youngest children, is estimated at 8% in Spain, where domestic accidents stand out. Therefore, the prevention of these injuries is not key and essential.
Our house, although it seems like the safest place in the world, is full of traps. For this reason, at El Comprador de La Vanguardia we selected 8 ‘gadgets’ that will reinforce home security to prevent accidents for our children.
In drawers and closets we keep many things that could be dangerous for a child. The drawer with the kitchen knives, the cabinet under the sink full of cleaning products or the medicine cabinet should be well protected.
To be sure that our little ones do not open and fiddle with all these places, we can add these safety closures.
This adjustable child safety lock with flexible length is easy for an adult to install and remove, but very complicated for a child. No tools or screws are needed, the extra strong adhesive tapes guarantee functional effectiveness and adhere to different materials.
The traditional plastic plugs that made the plug unusable have been overcome by this new model.
It is installed with an adhesive sticker and the protector rotates to completely “blind” the socket when it is not being used or when the child has unplugged a device without us realizing it.
Shelves or tables with sharp corners are a source of accidents in the home. If we also take into account that these corners are often at the height of children’s heads, they are even more dangerous.
In order not to have to regret injuries and bumps, we must get a corner protector kit like this one. Its coverage of 8 corners and 6.20 meters of edge protectors, with a total of 6.70 meters of protection, will prevent unnecessary injuries.
Children stick their fingers everywhere and it seems that doors attract them like a magnet. That’s why these durable foam door protectors have been created. They prevent the door from closing completely so that little ones don’t get their hands caught. They are easy to install, just remove and put on and come with drawings of cute animals.
If you live in a house or a duplex and have children under 3 years old, it is essential to have a safety gate for the stairs. When you don’t realize a child has gone upstairs alone, or worse, tries to go down to the bottom floor.
This retractable barrier adapts to the space that we want to restrict to prevent the child’s access, such as a staircase, but also the kitchen, the fireplace or an unattended pool. It is snap-fitted between two walls and is very difficult for a child to open.
The children don’t stop even sleeping, they move, turn and wake up completely backwards. When it is time to change the crib for a bed, we must take into account that they can fall, which is why they will need a barrier for their bed. This portable barrier has a metal structure, a mesh interior and 66 cm in length.
When we don’t realize it, a child can open the door and leave the house, with all the risks that entails. They can also do the same in a window and rush into the void. To avoid these accidents, which can have very serious consequences, these security locks for doors and windows are a perfect solution. They lock standard door lever handles and install easily with heavy-duty adhesive.
If, despite adopting all possible safety measures in your home, you have a child who cannot escape accidents, you should use an anti-impact helmet. This baby safety helmet is made of high-tech anti-shock material. It is adjustable and therefore adapts to the size of your children’s head. In addition, its breathable fabric means it can be used all year round.
*Prices and information updated as of February 19, 2024
