If minor domestic accidents decreased during confinement, the most serious cases increased by 20% according to the weekly epidemiological bulletin. Burns, falls, poisoning, our tips for properly arrange your room room by room.
(Update from July 27 at 11:24 a.m.). It is an alarming observation that the report draws up on “Surveillance of accidents in everyday life during the containment period of the Pandemic of COVID-19“Published in the weekly epidemiological bulletin in July 2020, during confinement, there is a decrease in the transition to emergencies for accidents of everyday life (ACVC) not very serious in 5/14 year olds, but a 20% increase in serious cases, especially in young children. The number of serious accidents linked to a fall thus increased by 12% in children aged 2 to 6 years. The authors of the report explain this increase by a modification of the behavior of parents during containment. Overwhelmed by teleworking, school at home or the surveillance of several children, they may have been less attentive to the risk of falling the youngest. Conversely, the drop in cases that are not very severe in 5/14 year olds is explained by the fact that rings, half of the ACVCs occur outside the home for this age group. The authors of the report hope that their work will make it possible to better prevent domestic accidents which concern, in normal times, 2000 children per day.
The lack of attention in question
If 90% of parents say they have already had reckless behavior In the presence of their child, 58% believe that they do not perceive danger when they are at home*. This excess imprudence is mainly due to a lack of inattention for half of the parents. And the risky places of the home are not always clearly identified. Bathroom, kitchen, stairs, corridors… no part should be overlooked. To avoid any risk of domestic accidents, here are the good gestures to adopt piece by piece.
How to secure baby’s room?
Your child’s room may be one of his favorite places! He loves playing it, inviting friends, resting there and of course sleeping there. It must therefore be safe and serene.
Her bed
Choose a bed that meets AFNOR standards and an adapted mattress. Prefer a turbulent rather than sheets or blankets because, as you sleep, the child tends to sink into the bed and the risks of suffocation are real. Wait for he was 36 months old before putting a duvet from him. Finally, do not use a pillow.
His furniture
Never arrange them under a window to avoid a very serious fall. If you cannot do otherwise, remember to equip your windows with a blocking system Just allowing ventilation.
His toys
If your child is under 3 years old, completely banish the Small objects And in particular toys with the mention “is not suitable for a child of less than 36 months”. Vacuuming the vacuum cleaner very regularly to eliminate all the dangerous objects that sometimes fall inadvertently (staples, bugs, nails …). In general, beware of those who have sharp or cutting ends And rounded objects the size of a euro part (because they can get stuck in the esophagus).
Safety rules for cooking
Little gourmands love to come and see their parents acting in front of the stoves. However, it is a place that can be dangerous in a thousand ways: burns, cuts, suffocation. Watch your child when entering it.
The cupboards and drawers:
They must be locked with secure opening systems In order to prevent children from cutting objects or interview products. The latter must be stored in height.
The hob and the oven
Be sure not to leave your pots within their reach and the oven still closed. Pay attention to the sleeves of the pots, they should not exceed the work plan. You can of course opt for induction plates that limit the risk of burns. There are also Plaque protector in the form of a grid to be affixed in front of the hob.
The show, to be developed without risk for children
Failing to play in his bedroom, your child will surely spend a lot of time in the living room, by your side. So make this place a welcoming place without risk.
Decoration objects: Put them back for a while, especially the smallest and most fragile to anticipate a possible ingestion or cut.
Aperitif bottles: Place them in a closed or out of reach cupboard.
Power sockets: Install cache To prevent a risk of electrocution.
Plants: Unfortunately, many of them are toxic to children. It is thus advisable to refrain in particular from Poinsettia, Bégonia, Philodendron or Laurier-Rose but also shrubs and flowers in bays (of the holly, honeysuckle, lily of the valley …).
The bathroom
Your child will inevitably spend time there every night for his bath, a privileged moment to relax, relax and even play! But beware, there are several dozen children who died by drowning each year. Take your precautions because a baby can even drown in 20 cm of water.
The bathtub: In any case, stay close to your baby during his bath and do not take your eyes off even if your two children play it together. Opt for a model of Baby bathtubthen later, for a non -slip carpet. Avoid filling it too much and empty it quickly after the bath.
The pharmacy cabinet: Closed to key, it must always remain out of the reach of your child!
The garden
Nothing like a large garden to have fun alone or with friends! We run, we play toboggan or swing, we observe nature and insects … To venture into it safely, a few rules are to be respected.
Barbecue: The risks of burns being important, it is better to prohibit your children from approaching them.
The swimming pool: The law of January 3, 2003 obliges individuals to provide private pools with a security system. They must therefore be surrounded by a protective barrier, a key closed access and possibly a solid airtight shutter.
Gardening products and tools: They must be stored in a locked closed closet inaccessible to children. Also be sure to opt for a lawn mower equipped with secure ignition.
* Study of the Association Attitude Prevention of November 2018
