Part 3 Making the Kitchen Child-Friendly and Safe
1.Install cabinet latches. Exercise caution where the chemicals and other harmful items are located.
2.Use clip-on counter top corner guards. Most countertop edges tends to stick out over or further than the cabinets underneath. Plastic guards can improve safety concerns to avoid accidental bumping.
3.Encourage microwave use. Avoid the stove with preschoolers and teach new motor skills. Find a convenient place for the microwave, for example under the counter or on top of the counter that can be accessed with a stool.
- Allow the child to open the microwave door.
- Have the adult place the food in the microwave.
- Teach the child to press the buttons (and simultaneously learns time).
- Have the adult remove the food from the microwave.
4.Collaborate between you and the child. Increase child participation and prepare meals together.
- Supervise all cutting done by the child. Start out with plastic or butter knives with dull edges. Preserve safety by having them mimic your actions, including placing hands away from sharp objects.
5.Appoint a refrigerator section for them. Provide drinks and nutritious snacks where they can easily get when opening a refrigerator.
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