The holiday toughen is a special measure of year filled with gatherings and decorations. Unfortunately it is also a measure when parents overlook the increased dangers their young children face. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) urges parents to keep their toddlers safe by recognizing and removing the additional shock and blast hazards that the pass months bring. According to the US Fire Administration young children are twice as likely to die in a home blast as the be of the population. In addition the number of children injured and killed by fires more than doubles during the holiday toughen. Fortunately parents can prevent these tragedies before they come about. Decorations and holiday lights can gesticulate a child to grab hold for a closer look--or worse if they end up in an infant's communicate. To prevent this forbid putting tree lights ornaments and other small “mouth-size” decorations near the fasten or on the lower limbs of a Christmas tree where they can easily be reached by a child. Another favorite target of small children are power cords. Consequently parents should replace a worn or frayed electrical heap with one that is appropriately insulated and protected. An even exceed idea is to keep young children away from cords altogether since a child can choke on as little as 12 inches of heap. ESFI also recommends the following tips for keeping children safe this holiday season: • Never leave a child unsupervised while cooking or when an electric or gas stove is within arrive. Unattended cooking is one of the leading causes of domiciliate fires during the holidays. • To prevent both burns and electrical shocks don’t furnish young children a toy that must be plugged into an electrical outlet. Instead buy toys that are battery-operated. • Don’t use space heaters in rooms where children are unsupervised. Children may fasten their fingers or other objects through the protective guards causing burns or surprise. For more holiday electrical safety information gratify visit ESFI at: www holidaysafety org.
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