What are some of the must have child safety precautions in house with a 3-5 yrs old around?

Three to five year olds are usually active, curious and they have the desire to touch and try everything, even after you tell them not to. Here are some home childproofing tips you can consider: - Keep medication, chemicals and poisons in a safe place where children cannot access them to prevent accidental poisoning. The fridge may seem like a safe place but it really is not -- young children may believe the item is food. - You should also regularly check that safety sockets and electrical cables are not exposed to young children. You can get socket protectors and tape cables to prevent accidents. - Make sure furniture such as tables and bookcases are away from a child's usual play area as they may have sharp corners which children can run into and become injured. You can minimise the risk of injury by considering where these are positioned and by being aware when you children are near them. You can also get those furniture protectors that cover the sharp corners.