How To:
Select fireplace safety products
There are choices to make
here, too! Is your hearth flush with the floor or is it raised? Is it made of
brick or stone? Can your baby crawl underneath your hearth and bump his head
from below? Do you have a wood burning stove on your hearth?
To help protect your baby
from bumps and bruises you might consider a hearth guard. It’s made of flame
retardant foam padding and surrounds your hearth’s rough corners and edges.
Most hearth guards attach to the surface with Velcro®. You can still use your
fireplace without removing the hearth guard when your baby is safely tucked in
his crib. A HearthGate™, however, will protect your baby from the entire
hearth area. This unique gate system surrounds your entire hearth and provides
the ultimate protection for your baby. It’s the only solution if you have a
wood stove.
Examples:
Deluxe Fireplace Hearth Pad Fits hearths up to 7 1/2'W, 16" deep Extension available
$79.95
Item # 2132
Standard Fireplace Hearth Pad
$49.95
Item # 2133
Kidco HearthGate, 5 Sections Additional sections available
$189.95
Item # 2700
DOS
AND DON’TS
THE
PROPER USE OF HEARTH SAFETY PRODUCTS
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DO remove fireplace tools, wood, newspapers, matches and other unsafe items from fireplace area.
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DO be aware that your hearth area presents year-round danger for tots.
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DO keep your hearth safe for older children who may use the surrounding area for play. This is especially true for little gymnasts.
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DO remember to periodically test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for proper functioning.
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DON'T use your hearth area for seating, storing your child’s toys or as a play space.
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DON'T leave your child unattended, or rely on any safety item to keep your child safe.