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General Tech Learning Aids/Tools 2 years ago
Posted on 16 Aug 2022, this text provides information on Learning Aids/Tools related to General Tech. Please note that while accuracy is prioritized, the data presented might not be entirely correct or up-to-date. This information is offered for general knowledge and informational purposes only, and should not be considered as a substitute for professional advice.
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There are very many products available that claim to help make a home safer for baby.
I'd like a list, based on some kind of evidence, for which of these products are more important.
For example, in the UK, many children are hurt when a flat-screen TV topples onto them. Thus a wall-mounting bracket is a useful bit of equipment. But you see (almost everywhere!) electrical socket covers. The UK has a mandatory inbuilt safety feature - there's a sliding cover that prevents anything going in the live holes until an earth pin is inserted. I'm not aware of any children being hurt by electrocution, thus socket covers would be lower on my list.
Here are some things that you should think of:
Child-safe sockets. As you mention the UK and many other countries have mandatory safety sockets, but you may have old sockets in your house or live in a country where this isn't a requirement. So check your sockets, buy covers for any socket that isn't in use.
Safety gates. Any stairs should have a safety gate at the top and if possible at the bottom.
Drawer cabinet catches. All drawers or cabinets which have something dangerous in them, such as chemicals, sharp objects (or things that easily break into sharp objects, like glass) or power tools, must have a safety catch which means kids can't open them. Beware that they still can and will squeeze their fingers, but that's probably just a good lesson. Put safety catches on cupboards that have fragile and valuable things as well.
Window catches. Many modern windows can be locked in an open position with a hole small enough so kids can't get through. For older windows, a windows catch is an absolute must, so that you can lock the window open with just a small opening. Even better is the type of catch which means even once the kid has figured out to open the Window, you can't open it fully unless you have figured out to open the more complicated Window catch.
Door stops. The doors between rooms are heavy enough to do much more damage than squeezing the fingers. Door stops are a good idea.
Corner bumpers. While your child is learning to walk, put corner bumpers on all the sharp corners. Kids love to take them off though, so beware that they are where they should be.
Bookshelf fastenings. Tall furniture, and especially narrow and tall furniture like bookshelfs, should be attached to the wall so the can't topple over a toddler who decided that climbing higher up would be fun.
Your idea for some sort of fastening (like a wall mount) for flat-screen TV's is a good idea I hadn't thought about.
In addition to this, any home, kids or not, should have:
Smoke detectors.
Fire extinguisher.
A first aid kit.
And why not a fire blanket in the kitchen?
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