DO YOU NEED TO CHILD PROOF YOUR FIRE OR STOVE ?

In order to try and child proof your fireplace, you need to get into the mind- set of the child. Many children are curious and are always exploring their surroundings they often sit by the fireplace where it is warm to play with their toys. Babies that have just started to roll over or learn to walk can easily roll or stumble and bump their heads on the hearth. They can reach out for their toys or accidentally throw their toys towards the fire. Children have no fear of danger so will continue to follow the object thrown and can easily touch the hot stove or fall into the fire. Many older children are inquisitive. Even if you ask them not to touch the fire and explain why they will very often do the exact opposite. This could then cause burns and life threating injuries.

To soften the plinth edges a flame retardant hearth mat can be put in place to soften any impact on falling. All sharp corners and edges around the fireplace also need some protection. A safety gate can be put in place to minimise the risk of any person or object falling into the fire.

How to choose a fire screen

If you are looking to protect your children, pets are an elderly relative in the home against fire burns, a safety gate may be the ideal option; one which will protect the whole fireplace. The Galaxy Heritage collection has stylish elegant heavy duty safety gates. These are available in black or cream and come with a central walk through single hinged gate with latch. This enables you to easily put wood or coal on to the fire without having to take the whole gate away every time you want to fill the fire box up. It is easy to assemble and folds flat if you wanted to hide it away.

The Stovax 5 Piece fireguard is a little more versatile it can be positioned at an angle or straight. With its rachet- style joints it can easily be removed from wall brackets in seconds. With its walk through gate you can have easy access to your stove or fireplace. This fireguard can easily be relocated in another room and does fold flat for storage.

Smaller fire screens are available which can stand inside the hearth to protect the fire from spitting sparks out onto the hearth or onto the floor in front. These help to minimise the risk of scorch marks to your flooring or setting your flooring on fire. If you are looking for something a little different to the norm, take a look at the Limited Edition, Ebony, Euroheat Londons Burning Fireguard. This contemporary stylish fire screen depicts the classic London skyline including St Pauls Cathederal, The Houses of Parliament and the The Gerkin.

The Euroheat Arched Corner Hinged fireguard can be placed in any home whether your style is traditional or modern. These are available in stainless steel chrome or black mesh. They have a decorative trim and rounded corners. The left and right panels are hinged for multiple fitting options. If you are looking for a traditional fire screen take a look at the Stovax curved Black steel fireguard. Like the one Grandma used to have.

If you are looking for a contemporary stylish finish to your fireplace. Take a look at the Stovax Glass fire screens one of our most popular sales. These are available in curved or straight designs. With its clear heat resistant glass, (up to 200 c ) it enables you to have a really good view of the dancing flames of the fire, whilst protecting the environment against sparks.