How to Childproof a Party
Ensure that a safe time will be had by all with these 8 tips.
- A
- A
- A
Print Options
CloseE-mail This Page to Your Friends
xSuccess!
A link to %this page% was e-mailed
When you're throwing a party, you don't want to have to worry about the worst that could happen, so worry about it before the party. Here are some safety tips for planning the perfect celebration:
1. Don't light candles anywhere children are unattended.
2. Keep pills in containers with child-resistant caps.
3. Turn water heaters down to 120 degrees or less to avoid scalding young guests' hands.
4. When you boil liquids, use backburners and turn pan handles so that they're out of the reach of small hands.
5. Keep cleaning products in an overhead storage place.
6. When entertaining friends with children younger than 3, close bedroom and bathroom doors and hook doors that open onto staircases.
7. Make sure windows are locked and screens are pulled in place. Wrap drapery cords with tape where little ones can't reach.
8. Post local emergency numbers near every telephone. Type out the numbers and cover them with package tape to make them permanent.
We Recommend...
How to Repair a Cracked Newel Post
It's the anchor of the staircase, so it's worth the effort.
How to Replace a Closet-Door Track
Step-by-step instructions for fixing a door with new hardware.
How to Organize a Home
Remember that it's about function and not appearance, and it's a process that doesn't happen overnight.
From our Sister Sites:
- How To Host a Wine Tasting Party (from DIY Network)
- How to Make a Pet Bed Out of an Old Drawer (from DIY Network)
- How to Install a Pedestal Sink (from DIY Network)
Shop Homekeeping Products
Shop homekeeping products from organizers to cleaning supplies and more






