Matches, lighters and candles

• Remember to keep things that can cause fires out of children’s reach.
• Position lighted candles and tea lights out of reach of children.

Electrics and heaters

• Teach children not to poke anything, including fingers, into sockets.
• Consider getting plug guards to cover sockets.
• Make sure electrical appliances (TVs and computers) in children’s bedrooms are switched  off at night.
• Fit a childproof guard in front of open fires or heaters – the best ones can be fixed to the wall.
• Make sure children don’t play near fires or heaters to avoid them getting burnt.

The kitchen

• As kitchens can be dangerous places for children, avoid leaving them unsupervised.
• Avoid using the front of the hob when small children are around.
• Make sure that saucepan handles don’t stick out to avoid them being knocked off.

Originally posted by Avon Fire and Rescue