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Safety First: How To Baby-Proof And Child-Proof Your Home
For folks who have babies and toddlers at home, you can’t take anything for granted. Pretty much anything and everything can be a hazard to curious babies, who don’t understand the art of self-preservation.
In this guide, we share a handy checklist that you can use to baby-proof your home, and make it safe for your kids. Read on to find out more!
How To Baby-Proof Your Bedroom
Don’t place any objects in your baby’s crib
Store your makeup and medicine in a locked cabinet
Put a child safety latch on any cabinets with potential hazards in them
Do not hang anything over your baby’s crib that they can grab and pull
How To Baby-Proof Your Bathroom
Keep bathrooms locked
Secure toilet covers with childproof locks
How To Baby-Proof Your Living Room
Secure heavy shelves and cabinets
Make sure electrical outlets are fitted with covers
Use electrical cord shorteners to keep appliances out of reach
Replace corded window blinds with cordless options
Look for rounded sofa and coffee tables rather than angular ones
Install corner guards on furniture with sharp edges
Install window grills (or secure windows so they can’t open more than a few inches)
Remove clutter and small items that could cause choking
Place non-skid pads under your rugs
How To Baby-Proof Your Kitchen And Dining Room
Keep cleaning products out of reach, in high and locked cabinets
Don’t use tablecloths (babies can easily pull these off and injure themselves when objects on the table come crashing down)
Use an oven door guard if you use your oven often
Use a cooker guard to baby-proof your stove
Use safety gates to keep babies out of kitchens if necessary
Avoid using glass top tables – use wood or metal tables instead
How To Baby-Proof Your Home: Other Tips
Make sure you have a first-aid kit at home
Attend a CPR course for infants so you’re well-prepared
Turn off your appliances when they’re not in use
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