Game-Changing Products For A Safe Family Home

Maintaining a safe, functional home is part and parcel of family life. Every parent wants to ensure that their little ones are cared for in the best way possible by meeting all of their wants and needs. Fortunately, there is an extensive list of family safety products designed especially for your peace of mind as a parent. From baby gates to home security systems, you can kit your home out with innovative products to protect the health and well-being of your loved ones. Let’s take a look at some must-have game-changing products for your home. 

First Aid Kit

Every household should have a first aid kit. The presence of a first aid kit could be the difference between a neatly-healed cut or scrape and a nasty infection. You can buy pre-assembled first aid kits from pharmacies and department stores or compile your own according to your family's needs. That said, every first aid kit should include the following:

• A variety of plasters

• Gauze dressings

• Sterile eye dressings

• Triangular bandages

• Disposable gloves

• Tweezers

• Safety pins

• Sterile wipes

• Pain medication (paracetamol, ibuprofen, etc.)

• Antihistamines

• Distilled water

• Antiseptic cream

Your first aid kit should also be kept out of reach of children at all times. 

Smoke Alarms

All homeowners in Singapore are strongly advised to install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for the safety of all residents, visitors and neighbours. Alarm systems connected to high-quality smoke detectors quite literally save lives. Each home should have one properly installed and regularly maintained smoke detector per household storey - this way, you can rest assured that sufficient steps have been taken to protect your family against potential house fires. 

Corner Protectors

If you have an infant in the family who has just started walking, they’ll likely bump into various household furniture items while they get to grips with their newfound development. You can reduce the risk of scrapes and bruises with corner guards, which are protective cushions you can add to coffee tables, door frames and anything else your little one is bound to encounter. Corner protectors are cheap, easy to install and widely available on ecommerce sites like Amazon. 

Stove Knob Safety Covers

Stoves can be exceptionally hazardous, particularly when small children are involved. Kids are naturally inquisitive and may not always understand the dangers of kitchen appliances. While you should never leave your little ones unattended in kitchens and bathrooms, they can be notoriously sneaky. As such, you improve the safety of your kitchen by adding stove knob safety covers to prevent wandering little hands from causing any accidents. 

Smart Baby Monitors

Baby monitors are great for keeping an eye on babies and toddlers while they sleep; however, smart baby monitors that allow two-way communication grant extra convenience and peace of mind. Some smart baby monitors send live footage of your little ones as they sleep straight to your smartphone, so you can supervise them remotely without risking waking them up. Some monitors even track your baby’s sleeping patterns, heart rate and room temperature so you can ensure they are safe, comfortable and well-rested. 

Slip Resistant Bath Mat

The bathroom can be just as dangerous as the kitchen, with slippery showers and bathtubs responsible for an alarming amount of home injuries each year. A slip-resistant bath mat is a cheap and effective way to improve grip whilst bathing and showering, reducing the risk of slip-related injuries. That said, ensure you keep your non-slip bath mat clean and dry after use, as they are prone to accumulating mould and mildew. 

Plug Socket Covers

As mentioned, young children are notoriously curious and often seem hellbent on putting their hands where they shouldn’t. Fortunately, by adding socket covers, you can keep them from putting their fingers in household plug sockets. Traditional plastic-pronged plug protectors are no longer deemed safe due to the risk of overheating, but you can purchase lockable protectors that cover the entire plate. You can read more about the dangers of plastic plug protectors in this article. 

Cable Tidies 

Messy cables and wires can pose multiple risks. Not only are they a trip hazard, but pets may receive an electric shock if they chew through the plastic wire coating. Keep your cables safe and organised using cable tidies. This way, you can avoid the dreaded cable spaghetti whilst protecting the safety and well-being of your entire household, furry family members included.