Welcoming a child into your home is a joyous occasion, but it also requires a shift in perspective. Suddenly, seemingly harmless everyday objects can become potential hazards. Japan, with its unique living arrangements and cultural nuances, is no different in this respect. This guide will help you child-proof your home in Japan while ensuring you don’t damage your property.<\/p>\n
Furniture and Sharp Corners<\/strong> Windows and Balconies<\/strong> Electrical Outlets<\/strong> Drawers and Cabinets<\/strong> Toilet Safety<\/strong> Non-Slip Mats<\/strong> Door Stopper<\/strong> Stove Guards<\/strong> Earthquake Safety<\/strong> Safety Gates<\/strong> Open Stair Netting<\/strong> Child-proofing in Japan is made relatively simple with the variety of products available that preserve your home’s integrity. Regularly walk through your home at a child’s eye level to spot potential dangers, and always remember to keep safety first.<\/p>\n By Shirish Mulmuley (Flickr: 20121028 saanvi051) [CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>], via Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Welcoming a child into your home is a joyous occasion, but it also requires a shift in perspective. Suddenly, seemingly harmless everyday objects can become potential hazards. Japan, with its unique living arrangements and cultural nuances, is no different in this respect. This guide will help you child-proof your home in Japan while ensuring you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":2678,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[60],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5891","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hr-group"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5891","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5891"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5891\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49716,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5891\/revisions\/49716"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2678"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5891"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5891"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5891"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nSoft Corner Protectors: These small, typically transparent or semi-transparent silicone or foam pads stick onto the sharp corners of furniture. They are soft to the touch, ensuring they won’t get hurt if your child bumps into them. Where to Buy: Available in stores like Nitori, Tokyu Hands, and online on Amazon Japan. Example<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWindow Locks and Guards: To prevent kids from accidentally opening and falling out, install window locks and guards. They\u2019re easy to attach and don\u2019t cause permanent damage.\u00a0 Where to Buy: DIY stores like Daiso, Kohnan, and Rakuten.\u00a0\u00a0Example<\/a><\/p>\n
\nOutlet Covers: These plug into outlets just like any regular plug but are designed to be hard for little fingers to remove. Where to Buy: Almost every convenience store or supermarkets like AEON, Lawson, and online platforms like Amazon Japan.\u00a0Example<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCabinet Locks: These adhesive locks are attached inside cabinets and drawers, keeping kids from accessing potentially dangerous items. Where to Buy: Baby product stores, larger drug stores, and online on Rakuten or Amazon Japan. Examples<\/a><\/p>\n
\nToilet Locks: A simple mechanism that prevents kids from opening the toilet lid. It’s a must-have if your child is fond of water or just curious. Where to Buy: Home centers, baby product stores, and Amazon Japan. Examples<\/a><\/p>\n
\nEspecially crucial in homes with tatami or polished wooden floors, non-slip mats ensure your child won\u2019t slip while running around. Where to Buy: Nitori, IKEA, and Muji stores in Japan. Examples<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThese cute foam or silicone products prevent doors from slamming shut, thus safeguarding little fingers. Where to Buy: Most 100 yen stores like Daiso, Seria, and Tokyu Hands. Examples<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAn essential for homes with open kitchen layouts. These shields prevent kids from reaching the stove and getting burned. Where to Buy: Electronic stores such as Bic Camera or Yodobashi Camera, and online on Amazon Japan. Examples<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSince Japan is prone to earthquakes, secure furniture to walls with adhesive straps or braces. This prevents them from toppling over during quakes. Where to Buy: DIY home stores like Kohnan and online retailers. Examples<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTo keep kids away from stairs or specific rooms, install safety gates. They can be pressure-mounted, ensuring no damage to walls or doors. Where to Buy: Baby stores like Akachan Honpo, Toys “R” Us Japan, and online platforms. Examples<\/a><\/p>\n
\nA protective mesh or net-like barrier that is installed along the open sides of staircases, particularly those without solid walls or railings. The main purpose of this netting is to prevent accidents, such as small children, pets, or objects from falling through the open spaces between the stair balusters or railings. Example<\/a><\/p>\n
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