5/10/2023 0 Comments Furniture babyproof l bracket![]() Baby Proofing the BedroomĪ crib with fixed rails or an immobilizer for drop rail cribs ensure your baby doesn’t fall out. No-slip adhesive shapes reduce slipping and provide safer footing.įaucet/tap protectors keep hands off the taps and protect heads from hitting the faucet. Turn down the temperature on your hot water heater to 120 degrees or less to prevent scalding.Ī safety grip handle installed on the wall of your tub makes it easier for small children to get out without slipping.Ī padded tub guard not only provides better comfort when washing your toddler, it prevents injury if your child slips. ![]() ![]() Never leave a young child in the bath alone. Secure toilet lids with a lid lock at all times. It doesn’t take much water or time for a baby to drown. While most of us know how dangerous a pool is to a child, we may not realize the same level of danger lurks in the common bathroom. Simple outlet covers screwed into place hide the holes from baby. Check out this article: electrical safety tips for your home for more information. Little fingers can’t pry them out of the wall and they’re not small enough to pose as a choking hazard. They require two coordinated hands to remove. Cover all exposed electrical sockets with childproof covers made especially for baby proofing your home. Those little holes in the wall are so tempting for little ones. And keep your eyes on your child at all times while around water. Don’t leave toys in the pool to tempt your child to reach for them. Pool covers and alarms provide back-up protection. They should be surrounded by a 4-foot fence with a self-locking gate. Never place your baby’s bed or other furniture against the window.īaby proofing outdoor areas, particularly pools, ponds, hot tubs, and other standing water structures is extremely important. Install childproof screens or window guards designed to prevent falls on windows. Choose a gate that securely attaches to the wall and won’t pinch small fingers. Accordion-style gates can trap your child’s head. Install gates at the top and bottom of the stairs to keep baby safe on either side. ![]() Baby Proofing Unsafe Areas In Your Homeīaby gates, installed correctly, keep babies out of areas you don’t want to baby proof. Those appliances can be heavy or have sharp edges that can hurt if they’re dropped on your baby. While we’re talking about safety latches, consider small appliance cabinets, as well. Dispose of old medications through a local drug take-back or by sealing them inside a bag with something your child won’t be tempted to eat, like kitty litter or coffee grounds. Never call medicine candy when trying to get it into your child. Installing safety latches keep little hands out of your cabinets and away from hazardous materials. Household cleaners, laundry detergents, dish soap, and medicine can all look like Kool-Aid® and candy to a toddler. Tie all blind cords high out of reach, or cut the ends and attach breakaway safety tassels. Never put your child’s crib or bed near window blinds or drapes. One tug on the iron cord could be tragic for your baby when the iron comes tumbling down.Ĭonsider the blinds in your home. Keep cords hidden and fastened against the walls with cord holders. Keep Baby Safe from StranglingĮlectrical cords are tempting for toddlers, especially if they’re colorful. If you can’t find a stud, use hollow anchors. Screw heavy furniture into studs in the wall with an angle bracket so it can be pulled down on top of baby. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, (as reported in Consumer Reports in March 2018) a child is injured every 17 minutes by tipping furniture and every two weeks a child dies. Lock drawers so they can’t be used as a step stool or worse, so the furniture doesn’t tip over on top of your baby. Keep Baby Safe from Furniture Tip OversĬonsider every piece of furniture in your home and how a baby might get hurt. Look for enticing entrapments and consider how a baby might be entangled or pull something or fall or become trapped. Crawl around your house and see things the way an infant does. The best way to start baby proofing is to get down on your baby’s level. Don’t wait for your child to start crawling to start thinking about baby safety. Baby proofing takes longer and involves more than you think. It’s never too early to prepare a safe home for your baby. Posted on Jby April Clyde & filed under Uncategorized. Baby Proofing | 8 Steps to Preparing a Safe Home for Your Baby
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