Every year, more and more children are taken to emergency departments because they have sustained electrical shock and burns. These kinds of accidents can be completely avoided when you take the appropriate steps to ensure your child is safe. These steps should be taken nice and early so that you don’t have to learn from a mistake that happens later. Simon Electric is here to share some tips that will help get your electrical outlets ready for a baby on the move.

How to Child Proof Electrical Outlets

There are a few ways you can childproof your outlets. You can easily buy plugs that make it nearly impossible for children to use the outlet. These plugs fit so snuggly that it can even be difficult for adults to remove them from the outlet. It is important you are careful when using plastic plugs as these can pose a choking threat when they are left around. You can also move heavy furniture in front of the outlet if you don’t readily need access to it on a regular basis. You should always avoid the outlet plugs that require you to screw them into place. This is a fire hazard and anything but safe.

Install Tamper Resistant Outlets for Child Safety

The best way to keep your kids out of outlets, is to install a childproof outlet in the first place. These outlets have a small spring loaded cover that is only moved when two prongs are inserted with equal pressure. If there is only one object that is inserted into the outlet, the plastic cover won’t budge.

Common Object Children Try to Put in Outlets

There are several objects that kids play with and often try to put in outlets. Some of the objects we most commonly see include:

• Toys
• Hairpins
• Paper Clips
• Eating Utensils
• Nail Files
• Keys
• Plugs

Electrical Outlet Shocks & Hazards

Almost all accidents that involved children and outlets will result in burn injuries; 95% in fact. Sometimes these burns may not be severe, but burns are incredibly painful no matter their size. They are even more painful for young kids because they still have very thin skin that is highly susceptible to burns. Of course, there is also a risk of electrical shock as well. These shocking accidents can range in severity as well, but some children will experience fatal injuries due to electrical shock and outlets.

Electrical Services & More in Delray Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter & Boca Raton & Palm Beach County Florida

It is important to have the right outlets installed in your home. Not only that, but it is important that they are installed properly. Outlets shouldn’t be installed by anyone other than a professional to avoid the risk of electric shock. At Simon Electric, we have an excellent team of highly qualified electricians that can help you with any electrical installations that include outlet installation. We will ensure it is done properly so that your children are kept safe from the dangers of electrical shock. Call us today!