Child-Proof Homes That Still Captivate Your Guests

Have you ever walked into a house thinking you went into a pre-school by mistake? With all the synthetic safety locks in every possible corner, it’s no wonder you got confused. You know what’s worse? Entering a house that looks exactly like this, but this time, you realize that the house happens to be yours! Talk about nightmares! Although you do want your child to grow up without having frequent visits to the emergency room, having a home that looks like a museum display of all the safety devices ever invented is another thing. It’s probably time for companies to realize that you want a home that’s safe and easy on the eye at the same time.

Do you have one of those plastic cabinet locks that simply get stuck during the most desperate of times? Yes, it wouldn’t budge an inch and you’ve even considered calling your local fire department. Add to this the fact that it isn’t at all flattering to your kitchen space. You'd almost wish you had teenagers instead of toddlers! Not to worry though, you can now get smaller locks that you place on the inner side of your cabinet. All you have to do is to push down on the plastic and voila! It’s open! Although it won’t be as effective once your little ones gain some height, but for right now, it’s good enough to do the job…

If your house has larger than usual doors and entries, there are several gadgets available to keep the little ones from getting inside rooms. One is a minute piece of plastic that can go around any type of doorknob. When a child reaches for it, this gadget will bounce about. It’s that simple. If adults want to open the door, all they have to do is to push on two little finger holds, grab the knob, and the door opens instantly. If you have a door done in brown, simply buy a brown-colored ball and people will hardly know its there!

One of the most painful experiences I’ve had as a child, along with scraped knees, was getting my hand smashed between doors. I’m sure you’ve been there too, and yes, it’s not a fond memory to recall. Why subject your child to the same fate? Now there are devices made of synthetic material which you can put in the edge of a door so that when it closes, it won’t slam all the way, giving your child the chance to escape. These come in different colors so you can purchase one that can be camouflaged easily. Your door won’t have to suffer, and your child can grow up with ten complete fingers!

Another great invention to ensure your child’s safety is that little on/off safety lock you can simply attach onto your appliances without being noticed. They come in different shades to match your appliances as well, so concealing them won’t be a big problem. This works by automatically locking up once a switch happens to be turned on. Be sure you put them high enough so that your kids can’t possibly grab them. These safety locks keep your child’s naughty fingers away from the TV, the oven or the fridge. Cord wind-ups are also a great idea instead of tying up electrical cords into ribbons and knots.

These little innovations might help remind guests that yes, you’re no kindergarten teacher and this isn’t a nursery school. Safety and Style are never too difficult to combine!

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