Do You Have Children? Here's What to Consider When Designing Your Home

From the moment they start walking, children begin to "explore". This is the main way of learning at this age. Their curiosity leads them through all corners of the house and to all cupboard doors. Thus, parents begin to take safety measures. This article includes some ideas for arranging the space to prevent accidents that a child may be exposed to at home.

First, remove decorative items from tables or shelves. Opt for decorative pillows, paintings well fixed on the wall to replace things that could fall or that the child would have access to. If you like plants, choose large pots with flowers that can be placed at floor level.

The soil or gravel in which the plant stands can be covered with a plastic sheet.

If you have furniture made of metal or glass, replace it with wooden furniture, preferably with rounded edges. There are also solutions for table corners, on which a special protection is applied. Also, furniture should not be placed near windows to avoid climbing them.

Make sure that the furniture is well stabilized and secured to the wall with special devices. In the same way, you can fix the television.

Store things in drawers as they can be locked and you will be sure that the child will not have access to them. On the specialty market, numerous models of such protections have appeared. Thus, you can choose the ones that suit the furniture in your home.

If you have a bookcase, attach an elastic band to the shelves, in front of the books, which will prevent them from falling over the child.

Don't forbid him access to the kitchen anymore. The child's participation in meal preparation is fun and helpful for his development. The stove will no longer represent a danger if you attach a thermo-insulating plate to its edge, which you can find in stores.

Floors should not be slippery. Ideally, the room where the child spends most of their time should have carpet or a rug that will cushion any falls they may have. In the bathroom, you can cover the tiles with an anti-slip material.

You can also use the carpet to dress the stairs, which are a great danger when you have a child at home. Also, install protective doors at the top and bottom of the stairs.

Regarding the arrangement of the house, it is very important to create a play space for the child. This place will prevent him from accessing other rooms where you cannot supervise him. For ideas, read our article on setting up an indoor play area.