Don't cook up danger in the kitchen
Kitchens are comfortable places where families and friends can hang out, but they can be dangerous for small children. Here are a few basic safety precautions to implement so everyone stays safe:
- Keep knives, scissors, and other sharp instruments locked or in a location too high for kids to reach.
- When cooking, keep pots and pans on the rear burners as much as possible, or turn their handles so young hands can’t grab them.
- Unplug appliances when you’re not using them. Make sure their cords are out of reach. (Telephone cords, too.)