November 5, 2009 - 1:00am

The Childproof Home

Every day, 60 kids in Canada go to the hospital because of injuries in the home — falls, burns and accidental poisonings are the three biggest culprits. You could rely on your cunning little toddler to point out the hazards in your home, or you could read our handy guide to childproofing like a pro instead.

Safety all around the house

Install safety covers on all electrical outlets to keep curious fingers out. Make sure the outlet protectors can’t be easily removed and are large enough that your child can’t choke on them. Online, check out kiddieproofers.com and other specialty safety stores for outlet caps that fit into any standard outlet and have curved edges, making them difficult for little fingers to remove.