HOW TO SELECT
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.
DOS AND DON’TS -
THE PROPER USE OF FIREPLACE
SAFETY PRODUCTS
·
DO
remove
fireplace tools, wood, newspapers, matches and other unsafe items from fireplace
area.
·
DO
be
aware that your hearth area presents year-round danger for tots.
·
DO
keep
your hearth
safe for older children who may use the surrounding area for play. This is
especially true for little gymnasts.
·
DO
remember
to periodically test your smoke
and carbon
monoxide detectors for proper functioning.
·
DON'T
use
your hearth area for seating, storing your child’s toys or as a play space.
·
DON'T
leave
your child unattended, or rely on any safety item to keep your child safe.
The information given and the products referred
to can reduce the likeliness of injury and are intended to help you provide a
safer environment for your child. The effectiveness of suggested products
depends on proper installation and use. There is no replacement for adult
supervision.
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