When your kids are busy exploring the world, it’s up to you to keep them safe. Just because they’re exploring in their own backyard doesn’t mean you can let your guard down. There are plenty of things that can happen to kids outdoors. Following these four outdoor changes can make all the difference in keeping your family safe. 

1. Install Aluminum Railings

Aluminum railings are a great option for keeping kids safe outside. Aluminum railings can be attached directly onto a porch railing or concrete balcony, making it easier for children to safely navigate stairs. Not only do they prevent accidents from happening, but they’re also a beautiful addition that complements outdoor decor. Aluminum deck railing kits also come in many different styles so you can use them on steps or along with an entire balcony for an easy home upgrade.

2. Install Motion Detectors

Using motion detectors in your front or back yard is a good idea when it comes to protecting your family, but they can also serve as good reminders of what’s happening as your children play outside your home. Motion detectors can give you that extra peace of mind that’s all too important when dealing with young children. Likewise, they are a great way to keep an eye on your property, deter burglars, and help you avoid home invasions. You can also install security cameras to check on your kids in real-time while they are outside. 

3. Get a Pool Cover

Pool accidents are a common cause of death for children under five years old. Pools have an air pocket at their bottoms, which makes them naturally enticing to small children. Unfortunately, toddlers can fall into these pools and drown in a matter of minutes.

Installing a pool cover will prevent most kids from falling into your pool and killing themselves. If you have kids over six years old, it’s safe (and smart) to leave them unattended around pools without covers on; however, if you have young children that visit your home regularly, they should never be left alone near anybody of water.

4. Put Up Fences

As a parent, keeping your children safe is of utmost importance. One step you can take is to make sure there are no potentially harmful or dangerous items in or around your yard. For example, you should avoid keeping any toxic plants within reach of little hands that might be tempted to sample them and be sure that young children don’t have access to tools, paintbrushes, or anything else they could hurt themselves with.

If there’s something potentially dangerous outside – even if it belongs to a neighbor — you should ask him or her if they would like you to keep it locked up somewhere out of sight when kids are playing outdoors. As every parent knows, there’s no such thing as too much safety for their little ones.

Kids need to be outdoors to stay healthy and develop properly, but that doesn’t mean you can just let them go out on their own. Keep these upgrades in mind to make sure your backyard is safe for your family.