Toddlers and children love to play outdoors in the garden, but just how safe is your outside space?
For those families that have a yard or garden an outside space offers the chance for your children to have fun in a safe and controlled environment as well as giving you the opportunity to relax and enjoy the weather.
For those moving into a home with a garden or for the ones that are thinking about baby proofing a garden then you might not know where to start and want things might be considered as dangerous. As a parent you can never be expected to protect your child from every danger, but when it comes to your child’s safety outdoors then there a few things you can do to create a safe and fun environment;
Loose or falling objects
The first thing to identify when you begin your quest is to ensure your garden is risk free, is to look for any objects that could fall from height when moved. Gomes, plant pots and garden ornaments can be easily nudged and knocked over by any member of the family. Moving these objects will ensure your child doesn’t get hit by a falling object should it be knocked over and safeguard them against any debris should the objects fall and break.
Pet doors, toys & mess
If you have a family pet then the chances are that they will have probably used your yard as their toilet. If you plan on spending quality time outside with your family then it’s important that you clean up any visible mess and dispose of it appropriately. It is always advisable to wash the ground your dog or cat has used as the toilet, and this can be done by using hot soapy water – please refrain from using chemical based cleaning products as they could damage your surfaces and kill your grass.
If you have a pet door/flap then it is almost inevitable that it will attract attention from your children. When you’re out in your space it’s sensible to lock the pet doors in a bid to remove the temptation of your children playing with it or even worse trying to crawl thought them.
If your pet has his or her favourite toys in the yard then it is recommended that these are either cleaned or moved out of reach – pet toys can carry a wide range of harmful germs and bacteria that your little ones don’t want to come in contact with. Remove the temptation by placing your beloved pet’s treats and toys into a basket and store them in the shed or under the stairs.
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