Make Sure Your Home Is Safe For The Whole Family
Protecting your house and your family should always be a top priority whether you travel for work most of the week or are a stay-at-home parent. Your first line of defense should always be a home security system, but there are other things you can do to make sure individual members of your family are safe and secure at all times. This goes for everyone, including your newborn daughter and your elderly mother-in-law. Here are a few items to help you accomplish household safety.
Baby Monitor
The Cocoon Cam Baby Video Monitor with Breathing Detector offers 24/7 breathing rate monitoring with real-time smart alerts when your baby needs you. The two-way audio allows you to listen and talk to your child at anytime from anywhere. For additional peace of mind, there is a wireless HD video that has night vision, sound, and visual streaming along with breathing visualization. It comes with a free six-month monitoring subscription.
Bathtub Spout Cover
A large concern for parents is having bath water that is too hot. With the 4Moms Spout Cover you can have the perfect water temperature each time by setting this color-coded digital thermometer before you turn on the water. It’s easy to install and doesn’t need to be removed to run the shower. Because it’s made from a soft, cushy foam, it also protects your child from hurting their head when they bump it on the faucet.
Electronics Monitoring Software
Being safe at home also means being secure online. Monitoring software is available in order to help your older child and teenager stay safe on the Internet. SafetyWeb software collects available public information and social networking accounts on your son or daughter. It also gathers data on family cell phone plans and on social media accounts. You will be alerted about potential or dangerous events through email or text.
Home Automation System
Even teenagers need to feel safe when they come home from school or return from an evening with friends. Home control systems from ADT allow you and your child to enter an empty house and not worry about being alone. You can turn on lights, play music on the stereo, and even control the heating and air conditioning. This system also allows you to answer the door from any phone in the house and program your doors locks at specific times of the day.
Medical Alert System
If you have an elderly relative living with you, consider purchasing a medical alert system such as Life Alert® that they can use in case of an emergency. With a simple press of a button your loved one will be connected to a trained emergency response center dispatcher who will call for emergency help or assistance from a family member or caregiver. This type of device offers peace of mind, especially if your loved one is left alone for a longer period of time. It is perfect for seniors with diabetes, COPD, memory impairments or mobility issues.
Fire Safety
Staying safe in the kitchen is important for the whole family, especially seniors who may have slight memory impairments. The following precautions will help prevent fire-related accidents in a home. Make sure you have working smoke detectors installed and are checked routinely. Before you leave the room, the stove and burners should be turned off. An Automatic Stove/Oven Control device can help with this. Finally, remember not to overload sockets or circuits, and flammable objects should be kept away from burners and heaters.
As a parent or head of the household, it’s your duty to keep everyone safe. It doesn’t matter if you have a newborn baby, a teenager, or an elderly loved one living with you, safety should always be a priority. These gadgets will help ensure that your home is safe for the whole family.
About the Author: Jennifer Thayer is a technology writer from Southern California. She is passionate about exploring new ways technology can be used to make day-to-day tasks easier. Follow her on Twitter.
