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electrical outlets most likely to attract a child's attention
are located in living and nursery rooms, and other places
where youngsters have time to explore. When child-proofing
your home, block access to these and any outlets you tend
to use often. Children like to imitate what they see adults
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Contact
between water and electricity can be fatal. Some older
homes have bathroom outlets that are not designed to
shut off if a plugged-in appliance comes into contact
with water. If you have such an outlet in your bathroom,
hide it with a cover that bolts on - or install a 'ground
fault interrupter' - to prevent serious electrical burns.
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Use
outlet covers that attach to the electrical
plate with screws. If you decide to use plug-in
style outlet caps, make sure they are joined
together in the middle. Single caps are easier
to remove, and can be choking hazards. |
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Try
to hide electrical outlets behind furniture
or plants (non-toxic ones of course!). Leave
some space between the furniture and the outlets
to reduce the risk of electrical fire. |
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Unplug
appliances and tools when you are finished
using them. Outlets in kitchens and bathrooms
should have 'ground fault interrupters' to
prevent electrocution if an appliance is dropped
in water. |
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Avoid
buying a novelty night light for your child's
bedroom. He or she may think it is a toy and
try to play with it. |
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