While we’re big fans of toys and games, what could be more important than your family’s safety, especially inside your own home? There could be various disasters and hazards that may cause severe losses, and it is crucial to keep children safe from those. For instance, in case of wildfire spread, you can safeguard your house by adopting wildfire defense strategies and techniques such as sprinkling fireproof spray on the house exteriors, anti-break, and incombustible window laminates, etc. Here are some other great products that are designed to protect you and your children from a variety of hazards, both visible and invisible.
Worry-Free Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm – http://kidde.com/
This combo smoke-CO alarm is packed with great features, one of the nicest of which is that it has a 10-year battery. Yep, 10 years. That means a whole decade without those annoying, twice-a-year, middle-of-the-night beeps that we all know and love. The battery also ensures that your alarms will function even during power outages, a time when many fires and carbon-monoxide leaks happen. Speaking of alarms, this product also has voice alarms, which announces “fire, fire!” or “Warning: carbon monoxide.” Since the combo alarm is two units in one, it saves time on installation (you’re putting in one unit instead of two). Under $70.
Worry-Free AC Powered Plug-in Carbon Monoxide Alarm – http://kidde.com/
If you already have enough smoke alarms in your home but are missing a CO alarm, this one is for you. Although designed to be plugged in (as the name indicates), this alarm, like the rest of Kidde’s Worry-Free line, also has a sealed-in, 10-year battery. That eliminates the need for (and cost of) replacing batteries and makes it impossible to accidentally install the alarm without a battery. Other nice features include a digital display that shows PPM (parts per million) levels of CO in your home so you can monitor any changes, and a nightlight/escape light that comes on in dark- or alarm conditions. Under $70.
RemoteLync Home Security Camera – http://kidde.com/
This is a self-contained security system that is not only wireless but also wire free, meaning you don’t need to keep it plugged in all the time. You do need to charge the camera itself, of course, but only once every three months. The camera is motion activated and starts recording the instant something moves. Works with a free app (for Android or iOS) that automatically sends notifications to your mobile device and to anyone else you designate. Since you’re using your existing wifi network, there are no monthly alarm-monitoring fees. About $140.
RemoteLync Smart Home Monitor – http://kidde.com/
If an alarm goes off in your home and there’s no one there to hear it, what’s the point? This small device plugs in to an outlet anywhere in your home and listens for your smoke- and/or CO alarms. If it hears something, it automatically notifies you and anyone else (your neighbors, for example) via the free app. You can even set it to call 911. Like the RemoteLync camera, the Monitor uses your wifi network, which eliminates monthly fees. Just make sure your wifi is strong enough to send a notification. You can check out different Spectrum internet plans if you’re worried your current internet provider isn’t reliable enough. The last thing you want to happen is for your wifi to go down right when you need it. You should also consider where you place the monitor – if it’s too far away from the alarm or it’s muffled behind a piece of furniture, it won’t be able to hear the alarm when it goes off.
SafeheadBABY – http://www.safeheadbaby.com/
Babies and toddlers spend a lot of time smacking their head into things, whether it’s the corner of a table, the floor, or the underside of a chair they’re crawling under. And while the resulting bumps and bruises are usually pretty minor, they hurt and can quickly turn laughter into tears (and yes, sometimes parents are the ones crying). SafeheadBABY has a solution: soft, adorable headgear. It’s kind of like a helmet, but is very comfortable and lightweight, so your baby won’t want to take it off. SafeheadBABY is made of non-toxic materials and is designed to protect the forehead without interfering with baby’s vision. Ultimately, the SafeheadBABY will give your little one freedom to roam and will give you one less thing to worry about. $49.00.