Please scroll below for our product selection. Every year approximately 130 children under the age of five will be treated at BC Children's Hospital for burns! 74% of these burn injuries occur in the home on the weekend! 90% of these injuries are predictable and therefore preventable. The glass of a gas fireplace heats up to 200° Celsius (400° F) in just 6 minutes and takes 45 minutes to cool down to a safe temperature. A child who touches a surface this hot will suffer a serious burn instantly. Children's burn injuries will require more medical attention than any other childhood injury.It is also important to be aware that the pilot light of a gas fireplace may also heat the galss enough to cause a burn. Safety Tips Fireplaces should be kept off during your baby's waking hours. Wait 45 minutes after turning off your fireplace for the glass to cool down before allowing your baby near it. Install a switch lock to prevent toddlers from reaching up and turning on the fireplace, or put a cover plate over the switch in warmer months. If you use your fireplace as a source of heat, place a safety gate or barrier around your fireplace that bolts into the wall or fireplace, to prevent your baby or toddler from severe burns. Be within arms reach of your child at all times. For more information, see the Safety Station's fireplace safety tip sheet.The Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association has some great tips for fireplace glass safety.
Please scroll below for our product selection. Every year approximately 130 children under the age of five will be treated at BC Children's Hospital for burns! 74% of these burn injuries occur in the home on the weekend! 90% of these injuries are predictable and therefore preventable.
The glass of a gas fireplace heats up to 200° Celsius (400° F) in just 6 minutes and takes 45 minutes to cool down to a safe temperature. A child who touches a surface this hot will suffer a serious burn instantly. Children's burn injuries will require more medical attention than any other childhood injury.It is also important to be aware that the pilot light of a gas fireplace may also heat the galss enough to cause a burn.
For more information, see the Safety Station's fireplace safety tip sheet.The Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association has some great tips for fireplace glass safety.
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Kidco Configure Gate(also suitable as a hearth gate)Colour: white only#G015 $179.95 Fireplace Edge Guard withTwo Jumbo Corners (2.3 m)#L008 $39.95 Jumbo Edge Guard(To extend product #L008)#L015 $22.95 Kidco Fireplace Door Guard # L017 $19.95 Kidkusion Hearth Cushionand Two Corners (8 ft)#L014 $34.95 Kidco Hearth Gate#G70 $249.95 Kidsafe Fireplace Screen#G018 $150.00