A safe home for children. How to create conditions for schoolchildren

The number of working parents is growing, leading to the decision to leave children home alone, especially during the school year. Not everyone can afford to hire a nanny, but parents are concerned about their child's safety in one way or another. Therefore, caution and alternative monitoring methods are needed when parents are not at home.

What parents should do

1. Explain basic safety rules to the child in advance

The most important rule when a child is left alone in an apartment is that anything the child is not allowed to touch must be out of reach. It is necessary to eliminate any possibility of fire, flooding, or other incidents in the apartment.

It is better to turn off the gas and switch off all unnecessary electrical appliances. Do not leave the washing machine or dishwasher running. We recommend teaching the schoolchild how to independently cut off the power to the apartment or house. Sometimes, in case of network malfunctions, it is difficult to disconnect the electrical appliance itself from the power supply. Cutting off power to the entire premises will help prevent fires.

2. Stay in touch

Make sure to leave the schoolchild with a phone, tablet, or smartwatch for communication with you. Before leaving, check if the device is charged and if the sound is turned on. The child should have the right to call or message adults at any time when needed, and adults are obligated to answer calls and messages or call back at the first opportunity.

Ensure that the child knows where and under what circumstances to call. Even better, if the child memorizes the short emergency numbers: 101, 102, 103, 112.

3. Consider additional "smart" monitoring tools

If possible, install a camera that works in online mode and keep an eye on your child directly from your phone.

EZVIZ surveillance cameras will be an excellent alternative for monitoring your child in your absence. Their features include:

— real-time video viewing

— two-way audio

— instant notifications.

This way, you can keep track of the schoolchild and stay informed about what is happening at home.

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