Fire Prevention for Little Kids At Home
Children ages 5 and under are more than twice as likely to die in a fire as the rest of the population. Often young children are afraid of fire and not sure how to escape safely. Knowing how to safeguard your house against fires and as teaching children what to do if there is a fire can keep everyone safe.
 Top Tips
In the bedroom:
- Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and in every sleeping area.
- Keep furniture and other heavy objects out of the way of doors and windows.
In the kitchen:
- Lock up matches and lighters out of sight and reach.
- Never leave a hot stove unattended.
Around the house:
- Install and test smoke alarms.
- Practice an escape plan with your child.
- Keep all portable heaters out of children’s reach and at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn.
- Avoid plugging several appliance cords into the same electrical socket.
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Safety Tools
There are many tools that parents can use to help to keep their toddlers safe from injuries. Many of them are affordable and can be found at many stores.
What You'll Need:
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Smoke alarms |
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