Besides chemicals and appliances, our homes are full of dangers for children. The Société française de pédiatrie (French Society of Pediatrics) and the Association française de pédiatrie ambulatoire (French Ambulatory Pediatric Association) are now holding a congress on the subject in Europe.
Many dangers lurk for toddlers, including emerging technologies. Ethanol chimneys, glass table tops that can break if the child sits or jumps on them, treadmills and other exercise equipment which can burn children’s hands because of friction are just some examples of potential risks. Laptop computers routinely cause head injuries as children often trip over the cord or pull it off a table and onto their head. The paper shredder can also hurt your child.
All these tools that help make life easier can be dangerous for children under five.
It is therefore recommended to store these items out of reach of children and to always remain vigilant. If you can, buy equipment with safety devices like paper shredders that automatically stop when fingers are too close to the blades.