When you have a baby, your whole world changes. Suddenly, everything revolves around this little person you've created. One of the most important things you need to do as a new parent is to baby proof your home. Keep in mind baby proofing isn't just about childproofing your home against potential dangers, but also about creating a safe environment that encourages your child to explore and learn. Here are five things you need to know about baby proofing: 1) Start baby proofing before your baby is crawling. It's best to be prepared ahead of time. The majority of babies start crawling between the ages of 6 and 10 months. Expect it and get ready for it. Once they realize that they...
It's no secret that babies are curious creatures. They want to explore their surroundings and learn about the world around them. While this is a natural process, it can also be dangerous if you're not careful. One of the most common places for accidents to happen is in the kitchen and bathroom. That's why it's so important to baby proof your cabinets! In this article, we will discuss how baby proofing cabinets can prevent an accident and keep your child safe. One way to baby proof your cabinets is to install child safety locks on the doors. These locks are easy to use and they keep the doors of the cabinet securely closed. Another option is to install drawer latches....
Living Room, Bedroom and Around the Home ☐ Install gates at the top and bottom of all stairs ☐ Cover all sharp furniture edges and corners with bumpers or guards or safety padding ☐ Block all electrical outlets with furniture or use safety plugs ☐ Move all electrical cords behind furniture ☐ Block access to fireplaces and radiators with screens or gates ☐ Install window locks or safety guards on all windows that are accessible to babies. Be mindful some windows might be accessible because of the way furniture is arranged. ☐ Tie up any blind cords that are within baby’s reach ☐ Anchor TVs, bookshelves, dressers and any furniture that can tip ☐ Ensure items like throw blankets,...
I think all parents would agree, crawling is the one of the most significant milestones in a baby’s first year. It also brings the most fun because your baby is finally mobile! Playtime becomes a lot more active with new games, toys and learning. Then comes the realization that crawling comes with a lot more mischief and even danger! We finally decided it was time to baby-proof our home after a few attempts by our son Benny to open kitchen and bathroom cabinets. After all, to quote Benjamin Franklin: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. After combing through expert advice, speaking with other moms and adding our own observations, we made a thorough baby-proofing checklist and set...
Baby proofing can be a daunting task. There is danger lurking everywhere in mundane daily items around the house. When our son Benny started to crawl and get into mischief, we set out to baby proof our whole home. We found good solutions to neutralize almost all the common household baby hazards except our kitchen and washroom cabinets. There were many different child proofing products for cabinets and drawers. They all boiled down to 6 different systems. In our article The Best Baby Proofing Systems for Cabinets and Drawers, we reviewed the pros and cons of each system and explained why spring latch locks were the best baby proofing system for cabinets and drawers. Spring latch locks have 2 interlocking...
