Kitchen Safety Guidelines for 3-5 Years Old

Question: Write about theKitchen Safety Guidelines for 3-5 Years Old. Answer: Stoves and Hotplates Always the burners must be turned off when not in us. The carers should make sure that the gas or electricity is not left flowing Kitchen Environment Always, one should ensure that all spills in the kitchen are wiped away. This is to keep the floor clear at all times. This is to avoid the children from slipping on the floor or standing over objects Cleaning Chemicals Also, different detergents, dishwashing soaps and other utensils cleaning products must be kept out of reach of children. If the children can reach them, they may drink or eat them thinking its food. Sharp objects Another important guide is to keep sharp objects like knives, food processing blade and scissors in the locked drawers or high places the children cannot reach. The knives should be stored in the cutlery drawer or guard whenever they are not in use. The cupboards must always be locked. Serving Dishes Whenever one is serving a dish, he or she must do so in the middle of the table. This is to ensure that the children cannot stretch and pull the dish Playing Children The children should be kept busy playing using the toys. This is to discourage them from coming to the kitchen Finally, never at any given time allow children to play with kitchen equipment and utensils References Queensland Government 2007, Food kitchen safety, accessed on May 3rd, 2017. Available on https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/392344/info_safety.pdf WebMD (2017, March 25th). Toddlers home: Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years - Safety Measures around the Home, retrieved from https://www.webmd.com/children/tc/health- and-safety-ages-2-to-5-years-safety-measures-around-the-home#1