An appliance latch or lock can help you to secure all of these kitchen appliances.
A toilet lid lock is also a good idea so that your kids can't open the toilet and drown.
Childproofing Your Home
By Vincent Iannelli, M.D., About.com
Updated: April 19, 2008
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Kate Grossman, MD
Appliances in your home pose their own safety hazards. In addition to opening the oven and getting burned, your kids might open the dishwasher and pull out a knife and get cut, or pull unsafe items out of the refrigerator.
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