Organizing and securing electrical cords, phone chargers, and appliance cables so children can't reach, pull, chew, or get tangled in them. Cord concealers, cable ties, and routing cords behind furniture are common approaches. Don't forget lamp cords and the cords behind your TV setup.
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A channel or raceway that covers electrical cords running along walls or floors. It prevents babies from chewing on cords and removes tripping hazards. Paintable versions blend in with your walls. Also keeps curious kids from pulling on cords and yanking appliances down.
Keeping kids away from electrical outlets, cords, and appliances. Babies love poking things into outlets, and toddlers chew on cords. Outlet covers, cord concealers, and GFCI outlets in kitchens and bathrooms are essential.
Any cord, string, ribbon, or loop that could wrap around a child's neck. Window blind cords, drawstrings on clothing, and necklaces are common culprits. Cordless window treatments and removing drawstrings from young children's clothing are straightforward fixes.