A heat-resistant latch that prevents children from opening the oven door. Oven doors get extremely hot during use, and a child pulling one open could get burned or pull something heavy down on themselves. Look for one rated for high temperatures.
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The kitchen is one of the most dangerous rooms for babies and toddlers. Hot stoves, sharp objects, heavy pots, cleaning chemicals under the sink, and small magnets on the fridge all pose risks. Use stove guards, cabinet locks, and keep kids out of the kitchen during cooking when possible.
Protecting kids from scalds, contact burns, and fire. Set your water heater to 120 degrees F or lower, keep hot drinks away from table edges, and use stove knob covers. Burns happen fast and young skin is thinner than adult skin, so they burn at lower temperatures.
A clear shield that attaches to the front of your stove to keep children from reaching hot pots, pans, and burners. It creates a barrier along the stove's front edge. Some versions also cover the knobs. An alternative is to always use the back burners.