I thought it would be cool to share the 6 items/fixtures we have in our home that for me make life that little bit easier, safer, healthier for our family.
Heating
Having our home warm clean and for me is really important. We now seem to be on the other side of constant trips to the doctors and sickness over the past few years. It felt like we were just constantly at the doctor. Keeping the house above 18 degrees and making sure its well ventilated and dry has now become easier with a clean heat approved heat pump and fireplace.
Dehumidifier
We were given this a few years ago when we noticed that we were getting condensation on our windows in the morning. We now have it on from the late afternoon to mornings most of the year and the magical thing we have found- NO condensation at all in our house. It saves so much time in the mornings wiping windows and its so nice knowing 1-2 litres of water isn't in our home. I have had a few people ask about our power bill and honestly we don't pay much more than normal given its actually more cost effective to heat a dry home than a damp home.
Clock
We brought
clock this at Ikea when we were on holiday and it is awesome. Each side has a different function.
Alarm
Date/Time
Temperature
Stopwatch
This is has been great as a time out timer , teaching the boys to tell the time and being able to know what temperature we have in our home.
Dryer
I am so very thankful for having the space in our laundry for a dryer. It has rained so much the past few months and its not even winter yet. Rain and a backyard full of water makes it very hard to get all our washing dry. This is a life saver!!
Fire extinguisher
As you know we have two boys who are quickly becoming very independent. They can now prepare food for themselves, turn on a kettle and toaster. We have also had a new addition of our fireplace. This for me is peace of mind. We picked our one up from
bunnings for less than $20.
Knowing we have one in our kitchen next to the oven at the ready gives me the confidence in the event of a small fire. We also have smoke alarms fitted in our home and have a family plan in the event of a fire.
First aid kit
This has been the best investment and so well used over the past few years. These are the items we have in ours. There are many resources on-line to guide you through what is essential in a home first aid kit or better yet buy one pre made.
We have made up our own using a clear plastic container and all these items we have needed at some point or another with two very active boys.
Bandages
Triangle bandage (sling)
Sterile low adherent dressing
Sanitary Pads/Tampons
Plasters
Hand wash
Steri-strips
CPR Mask
Wound Wipes
Gloves
Pen
Scissors
Sterile pins
Sodium Chloride Solution
Hand Sanitizer
Nurofen/Panadol
Arnica cream /Ibuprofen/ Betadine/Voltaren/Bepanthen
Tweesers
Seringe
Plaster tape
Hayfever tablets
Ventolin and Spacer
Thermomoter
Plastic bag
Lighter
Lollipops
There are a few items in my kit that are not on a standard list and very specific to us.
*Pen- This has been so handy to write down times/dates/amounts when we have given pain relief. Doctors need to know this and its always hard to remember when you are tired and have many others things going on with sick kids.
*Ventolin + Spacer- We have two who have asthama.
*Lollipops- I have many times had a child who is crying and upset and its really hard to figure out what needs to be done. A lollipop is a really quick way to clam/distract a child or keep the other child distracted and happy.
*Sanitary pads- These are clean and sterile and can make great compression pads (we have used one before when a child cut their head and we didn't have a first aid kit on hand) and they soak up blood really well.
So his is my list of items we have in our home contribute to our lives being easier, safer and healthier. I would love to know what items you would have as your top 6 in your home.
