Every child should have its own playroom, a safe playroom where he/she can play in full comfort. So if you haven’t yet child-proofed your kid’s playroom, keep reading as we will present to you several tips on how to convert the playroom into a safe room.
- Cover the sockets – Children tend to stick their fingers everywhere and this is why electrocution is one of the most common safety issues when it comes to kids. In order to protect your children you must simply replace your current wall sockets with new ones that have covers. The covers are child-proof which means that you children cannot open them on their own. By placing such sockets not only in the playroom but the entire house you will have the peace of mind that your children are protected from any potential electrocutions.
- Latch the windows – Children adore sunlight so not having windows in the playroom isn’t an option. However not placing sliding windows and maintaining the windows closed with a specialized locking mechanism is an option that you should immediately implement into the playroom. By placing such windows you will ensure the necessary amount of nature light into the room without having to worry that you children may hurt its fingers and fall from one of the windows.
- No sharp objects – A children’s playroom should contain sharp objects and edges. So when you are choosing the furnishings for the room avoid choosing furnishings that have sharp edges. Also instead of placing traditional chairs which lead to accident opt for bean bag chairs. These chairs have literally no edges and are so soft that you children will enjoy sitting and lie on them.
- Lock the bathroom – The playroom will most likely have an attached bathroom where your children can go when they are in need. On the other hand if your kids are too small to go to the bathroom on their own you should keep it locked and have your kids come to you when they need to go. This way your small ones won’t go to the bathroom unattended which will give you the comfort of mind that your children are playing in a safe environment.
- No synthetic carpets – Synthetic carpets tend to accumulate a lot of hazardous particles such as germs, bacteria, allergens, dust and dirt. So under any circumstances don’t consider placing a synthetic carpet in the playroom. Instead opt for a rubber tiles or a nylon carpet which don’t harbor any of the aforementioned harmful particles.
Once that you have child-proofed the playroom, don’t waste more time and energy clearing the waste that has accumulated. Instead call a professional rubbish removal company and have it collect the waste. Also don’t worry that rubbish removal services may be too expensive because nowadays most waste collection companies work with highly affordable prices.
When the trash is removed and the room has been cleaned, invite your children to the room and explain to them that this is there room where they can play, study and have fun all the time.