Childproof Kitchen

As soon as your toddler becomes mobile, he or she will try to explore the kitchen – and that includes your cabinets, oven and dishwasher. Learn how to better protect your kids from cleaners, knives, heat and more:

Cleaning supplies

The sweet smell and colourful neon-look of detergents can attract children. So change your habit from placing them under the sink and store them higher up or in a lockable cabinet.

Sharp and dangerous items

Latch the drawer for knives and other sharp tools, so your curious toddler won’t be able to take them out. Graters, peelers and other sharp kitchen utensils should be stored in high cabinets. Other sources of potential danger you might want to store carefully are plastic bags, plastic wrap and aluminium foil.

Appliances

Modern appliances are often equipped with safety features, like child-proof locks or child safety knobs. However, there are some points you might consider: use pots and pans in the rear of your cooktop and handles facing inward. Unload the dishwasher as soon as the cycle is over. Also, remove fridge magnets as they can be a choking hazard.

Cabinets

Apart from locking all reachable cabinets up safely, you might want to set aside at least one cabinet for your baby to explore to keep him or her busy and happy. Fill it with interesting but harmless objects.