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.
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A clear plastic box or cover that fits over stove knobs to prevent children from turning on burners. Some models require you to lift the cover to access the knob. They're a must-have for any home with a curious toddler and a gas or electric range.
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.