How to Baby-Proof Your Home


2004-09-25 12:28:29 PM
Are you worried about your baby crawling all over the house
and injuring himself? As many parents will tell you, a
household can be fraught with danger for young children.
Once your baby becomes mobile, he or she will get curious
and start touching this and that. Which can be dangerous.
It's your job to keep that crawling, walking, or running
child safe from accidents. Let's look at some tips.
Kitchen Safety
It's really dangerous for a baby to be in the kitchen. The
principal dangers come from hot appliances, and cupboards
full of food. It's good to install some cupboard locks,
refrigerator latches, and stove shields to protect the
kids.
Household Safety
Ok, the first lesson in household safety for your baby? Yes,
its those little electrical outlets.They are just the right
height to attract crawling babies and toddlers. Make sure
you get those outlet covers that plug in place or screw in
over the switch plate.
Another important t
ip is to remember that children love to
use what you're using. So So paper and scissors, CD players
and stereos, cookware, and tools of all sorts have enormous
appeal. Keep sharp objects away from your baby and provide
him with child-safe versions of the things you use every
day. Toy car phones, CD players, pots and pans all fit in
this category.
Bathroom Safety
The bathroom floor, when slippery, is also very dangerous
(even for adults). The bathtub is another hazard. I
recommend that you watch over your kid very carefully when
he or she is in the bathroom. Also, it's advisable to get
some latches that prevent your baby from lifting the toilet
lid. Another tip to remember is to avoid using water that is
too hot. Remember, baby skin is a lot more fragile than an
adult's.
Safety Gates
The baby safety gate is an important baby proofing tool.
This is an inexpensive baby product that can keep your
little one from tumbling down a staircase or wandering into
areas of the home that are not baby-safe. You can choose
from pressure gates, hardware-mounted gates and
customizable gates.
Gary Hendricks
www.baby-product-guide.com
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