TIMOTHY EVANS OF TRAVERSE CITY HOMEINSPECTIONS SAYS: USE THESE 12 SAFETY

DEVICES TO PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN

TRAVERSE CITY HOMEINSPECTIONS

Safety Latches

Use these on locks, cabinets, and drawers in places like thekitchen and bathroom to prevent injury and poisoning.

Safety Gates

Position these strategically to prevent children falling downstairs or entering dangerous areas.

Door Locks

Put these on doors that lead to potentially dangerous areas.

Anti-Scald Devices

Place these on all faucets and shower-heads to prevent burns.

Smoke Detectors

Put these on every level of your home to alert you to fires.

Window Guards

Place these over all windows to prevent dangerous falls.

Corner and Edge Bumpers

Place these over table corners and edges to prevent injuriesfrom bumping and falling.

Outlet Covers

Place these over all outlets to prevent possible electrocution.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Place these near all sleeping areas in the home to preventcarbon monoxide poisoning.

Cut Window Blind Cords

Shortening these cords prevents risk of accidentalstrangulation.

Door Stops and Holders

These will prevent injury from hands getting caught in andbehind doors.

Cell Phone or CordlessPhone

Use these as your primary phone so you can talk on the phonewhile watching your child.