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10 Surprising Safety Hazards
The Danger: Dishwashers give children easy access to sharp knives and forks. Detergent can irritate your child's skin and eyes and can burn the lining of her mouth and esophagus if swallowed. "It's extremely corrosive and dangerous," warns Parents advisor Ari Brown, MD, author of Baby 411: Clear Answers & Smart Advice for Your Baby's First Year.
Safe Strategy: Point knives, forks, and other sharp items downward in the utensil basket. Don't fill the dispenser with detergent until you're ready to run the load, and wipe out any that's left over after each cycle. Always replace the cap on the bottle tightly, and store it in a locked cabinet. Keep the dishwasher closed and latched when it's not in use.
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1/9/2012 01:16:09 AM Report AbuseA dishwasher hazard that was not mentioned is the removable lower rack. My granddaughter thought her son was secure while she went to the bathroom. he removed the lower rack, which has wheels, and was pushing it around on the floor. When it hit the wall and came to a sudden stop, he fell into it. One of the tines punctured his eyelid, just missing his eye! It is amazing how fast these little ones can get into serious trouble and how atrong they are.
9/28/2011 02:47:29 PM Report AbuseOne place you need to secure are your decks. Make sure to install safety measures such as railings. http://www.bclumberstore.com is one place you can shop for materials.
7/6/2011 02:57:07 AM Report AbuseUse baking soda instead of dishwashing detergent...it works wonders and its safe for the little ones.
2/1/2011 06:35:31 PM Report AbuseGood idea reking421.My youngest LOVES my toilet. So, I switched to an eco-care calcium -based scrub. Why? I don't plan on buying toilet locks.I do coach my 1 yr. old on no's and dangers,(my 3.5 yr old knows the rules & steer his little bro' away from danger)SO,in case my 1 yr old goes beyond the no & does splash in the toilet water, I'd rather have it cleaned with a ca+ based scrubber than a chemically based one that has the ability to erode his esophagus on the way down!
4/13/2010 12:06:44 PM Report Abuse