We all know that when you have kids you cant take your eyes off them; sometimes when you do funny things happen as demonstrated in the article don’t take your eyes off them but sometimes tragedy occurs. One of the most recent examples of this was 18 month toddler Brad Kremer who fell from a first floor balcony whilst on holiday in Sardinia. His parents had gone to get changed when he wandered onto the balcony and fell to his death. Another is that of Madeline McCann who was abducted in 2007
So here a few tips to keep your little one safe because we all know that it is impossible to watch them every second:
- If you are in a flat or apartment ensure that there is no way that the toddler can get onto the balcony without supervision, whether you put your child in a playpen, put them in a different room or lock the door is up to you
- Never leave your child alone near water
- If you go on holiday NEVER leave your child unattended
- At the beach set clear boundaries as to where your child can go
- When out and about always arrange a rendezvous point where everyone is to go to if seperated
Whilst it is important to be aware of the potential hazards there is no need to wrap your child in cotton wool otherwise your child will be permanently living in fear.