Part of welcoming a new baby to the home involves creating a cozy nursery. Safety is a primary concern, from selecting paint and furnishings to electrical wiring. Follow these electrical tips to keep your nursery safe.

A Guide to Electrical Safety in the Nursery

1. Keep Appliances & Cords Out of Reach

Since young children explore their surroundings with their hands, keep electrical wiring and appliances away from their crib and the floor. When your baby starts to crawl, stand, or walk, push items back from the edge of furniture and move cords out of reach up high or behind furniture—you don’t want them to yank something down. Likewise, don’t use extension cords in a nursery, and avoid free-standing lamps since they’re easily knocked over. Get surge protectors if you have multiple electric devices in the room.

2. Install Outlet Covers

Wall sockets can present the greatest danger to curious children. Avoid the possibility of accidental electrocution by installing sliding, self-closing covers over the outlets. These covers work better than socket plugs, which can be removed by a child and are easily lost or not replaced. Install box covers over the plugs of frequently used appliances or charges. Safety covers are available online or from any hardware store.

3. Ground Static Electricity

If the nursery has carpeting, static electricity may build up and cause a shock. Look into installing electrostatic dissipative flooring to help ground and get rid of static electricity. This multi-layer flooring treatment can be applied to base concrete or tile and underlie carpet or rugs.

 

Ensure your baby’s safety in the nursery with the help of the electricians at Always On Electric. They offer commercial and residential electrical wiring installation, repair, and 24/7 emergency assistance on the Big Island. They’ve earned an A+ Better Business Bureau® rating for their professional, friendly service. Call (808) 640-3391 to request electrical wiring service, or visit the website to see a full list of offerings.