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What should you check before buying a door hinge finger guard?

 When you are baby-proofing your home, the doors are easy to overlook. But the hinge side of a door can be very dangerous. If a child gets their finger stuck in the narrow hinge gap, it can cause serious injury. The solution to this problem is very simple. A door hinge finger guard covers the gap between the door and its frame to prevent little fingers from getting trapped. Continue reading to learn what you should look for in a door hinge finger guard. Make sure it covers the entire hinge and is durable. The guard should cover the full height of the hinge side, from top to bottom. A half guard or a short strip halfway up the hinge is pointless. As for materials, look for something flexible yet durable. The guard should be strong enough to handle daily door slams but flexible enough to bend with the door without snapping. Check if it’s safe to use on fire doors. Many UK homes have heavy fire doors. These can’t be drilled or screwed into, as that could affect their fire safety...

Finger Injury Hotspots in Nurseries

Nurseries are places where little kids learn, play, and are cared for while their parents are busy or working all day. These are one of the first organised educational settings for children, helping them with their social, emotional, and cognitive development. Little hands go about exploring every corner and every place in the nursery, but what’s often overlooked is how easily these curious kids can get hurt in their daily explorations. Also, despite strict safety measures, injuries in nurseries are common and preventable. Knowing the hotspots helps make informed safety decisions. Understanding the Risk  Nurseries can be very busy environments. There can be constant movement, and certain areas become high-risk zones for finger-trapping accidents. The most common hotspots in nurseries for finger entrapment injuries can include the following: Classrooms Entry points Toilets Cloakrooms Play areas Activities zones Door hinges and edges The gap between the hinge and the door frame is on...