4. CABINET LOCKS:
This is another must-have safety mechanism to keep curious children and pets from making their way into cabinets that often contain sharp objects, medications, cleaning products, chemicals, and other dangerous items. It is especially important to use cabinet locks in the kitchen and bathroom areas where these types of products are most often stored. Hidden magnetic cabinet locks prevent children and pets from accessing items that could cause harm while remaining unseen. Magnetic locks are installed inside cabinetry and are unlocked with a special magnetic tool that should be kept high and away.
2. CORNER BUMPERS:
Baby bumpers are designed to protect small ones from accidentally banging into the sharp corners of furniture. Corner bumpers for child and pet-proofing have traditionally been made of foam padding that can be cumbersome and unsightly. The current trend is to use corner bumpers of soft silicone. This new take on a must-have safety precaution is designed to match the color of your furniture, making the corner bumpers less obvious but just as effective. Silicone bumpers are available in neutral shades like gray, black or clear—minimizing their impact on your interior design aesthetic. Leather has also emerged as a favorite material for table bumpers to match your favorite choice of wood—be it the rich reddish-brown of cherry or the lighter beige tones of furnishings crafted from white oak.
5. TOILET LOCKS:
A safety device on all toilet lids can prevent young children from climbing into the bowl and stop pets from drinking toilet water. There are a wide assortment of latch toilet locks available, as well as clear, plastic safety straps that are easy to install and extremely versatile, as they can be used to secure dishwasher and refrigerator doors, cabinets, toilet seats, and more.
6. TRASH AND RECYCLING BINS:
We usually throw things away as a course of habit, giving little thought to the danger our refuse could pose to prying little hands or the inquisitive nose or paws of a puppy. However, the things we dispose of in trash cans or recycling bins are often sharp and dangerous, such as used razor blades, cotton swabs, or the edge of a used aluminum can. To avoid harm and the potential for a messy cleanup, either use trash cans and recycle bins with sturdy lids or keep these receptacles inside a locked cabinet.
3. DOOR KNOB COVERS:
Gone are the days when bulky, white plastic was the only available choice for door knob covers. Today, several companies offer a range of door knob covers designed to coordinate with your choice of hardware, whether you have antique bronze, copper/rose gold, polished nickel or satin black.
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