Radiator covers?

Question

I live in a older building with radiators. I have a 8 month old that will be 1 this winter. Is there anything I can do or buy to protect him from the radiator.

Answer 1

Buy a fireguard - a wire shield normally used to protect children from open fires.

Obstruct the radiator with furniture, or towels on an airer.

Go to a Mothercare or Childcare type of shop and ask what other people with radiators do.

Try asking in a Disabled Shop too - I know it sounds odd but the Elderly and Infirm also need protections from direct heat so they might come up with some other ideas.

Sorry, I can't think of anything else.

Answer 2

Not much.Take time to explain what hot means and stay focused.Usually only takes once.

Answer 3

Not really, most are metal and get hot, too.  Teach him it's a No No ..HOT!

Answer 4

There are radiator covers that you can build or have built.  Generally speaking they are a 3 sided box with a ledge top and grates to allow the heat to escape on the sides.  They allow enough space between the rad and the cover so as not to be a fire danger.  Ask a contractor to design you one, though they are really quite simple to build.