Infants are notorious for scooting on their bellies. Often, parents assume the home is safe since the infant isn’t walking yet. That’s not necessarily true.
Cords
Infants will latch onto anything that they can get their hands on. Since they don’t have good control of their bodies yet they can yank on things and send them tumbling onto them. A lamp on an end table is a prime example of a hidden danger. You may think the lamp is high enough out of reach but what about the cord? Cord keepers are sleeves that are not flexible and attach to the wall to pin and hide your cords. Not only are they safe but they add beauty over an unsightly cord.
Also, cords become something to chew on to soothe those aching gums. Any cords that are not in perfect condition pose a shock-threat to infants. If the infant should grab hold of the wire with a slobbery hand or worse put the cord into their little mouths, it could become life threatening. Any old cord that has breaks or bare wires should be tossed out or professionally repaired.
Sockets
Most Miami electricians will tell you that sockets are just low enough for an infant to reach while on their belly. Sockets on a wall seem to stand out to infants. After all, they are curious by nature. These sockets do not mix with little, wet fingers. This poses a major electric shock threat, just like cords do. Most dollar stores sell socket covers that can cover individual sockets. Major hardware stores sell whole socket covers that cover the entire outlet.
Just because infants don’t walk or even stand up does not mean there aren’t threats in your home. Take a walk around and look for any dangling cords, cords that are in need of repair or unused sockets that are exposed. An ounce of prevention is not only worth a pound of cure but may save your child’s life!