Child-proofing your fridge : Essential tips and tricks for safety
As a parent, your child's safety is your top priority. When it comes to baby-proofing and child-proofing your home, one area that often gets overlooked is the refrigerator. This essential household appliance can pose several risks to curious little ones who may not understand the dangers that lie within.
At Appliances Online, we understand the importance of ensuring your home is a safe environment for your children. In this blog post, we'll provide you with practical tips and tricks to child-proof your refrigerator effectively.
Use child-proof locks
- One of the most effective ways to keep your child safe is by installing child-proof refrigerator locks. Placed high up out of reach of kids, child locks are designed to be difficult for small hands to open but easy for adults, ensuring your child can't access the contents of the fridge without your knowledge.
Store hazardous items out of reach
- Even with a fridge lock, it's important to store potentially hazardous items like alcoholic beverages and certain medications out of reach. Consider using the higher shelves of your refrigerator for these items.
Secure the fridge door
- A refrigerator door can accidentally close and trap a child inside. To prevent this, consider installing appliance straps. These straps attach to the fridge and the wall, preventing the door from closing fully without adult intervention.
Maintain appliance hygiene
- Safety goes beyond door locks - don’t forget to keep the fridge hygienic! Regularly clean and maintain your refrigerator to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. By keeping your food safe, you’ll also ensure that if your child does access the fridge, they won't be exposed to any health risks.
Educate your children
- As your children grow older, it's important to educate them about the potential dangers of the refrigerator. Teach them about the importance of asking for help when they want something from the fridge rather than standing precariously on chairs to get out-of-reach items.
Choose a fridge with child safety features
- If you're in the market for a new refrigerator, consider one with built-in child safety features. Many modern refrigerators come with options like control lockout, door alarms, and safety glass shelves.
At Appliances Online, we offer a wide range of refrigerators with advanced safety features, and our team is always ready to help you choose the best appliance for your family's needs.
We deliver fridges of all styles and sizes to 95% of Australia's population with Appliances Online's legendary FREE delivery - and we can usually get it to you by the next day (Mon-Fri) as long as it's in stock. Plus, we now offer paid Same Day Delivery for in-stock appliances in NSW, QLD, and VIC metro areas if you order before 12pm Mon-Fri.
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