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You know what they say, \u201cAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.\u201d That\u2019s especially true when it comes to protecting children from electrical accidents.<\/p>\nYou know what they say, \u201cAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.\u201d That\u2019s especially true when it comes to protecting children from electrical accidents.<\/p>\n
Children are naturally curious and don\u2019t understand the power of electricity — that\u2019s why you need to protect them. The best way is to cover exposed outlets with protective devices, and there are several options on the market.<\/p>\n
LCEC recommends a sliding outlet cover, where you insert the prongs into the holes, slide the plug to the right and then push the plug in.<\/p>\n
Another option is a hinged outlet cover that snaps over cords plugged into the outlet. These covers prevent children from pulling the plug from the outlet.<\/p>\n
You can also buy a night-light and outlet cover in one. The device plugs into the upper socket of an outlet, and leaves lower outlet accessible through a hinged door. This cover protects children from the outlet and provides light.<\/p>\n
There are other options on the market, so visit your local home improvement store or surf the web to find the option that works best for you.<\/p>\n