Your children are the apples of your eye, the very reason you breathe and they are worth protecting wherever they are. Unfortunately, the home they live in can be the most dangerous place for them. Although the parent might feel safe in their home, babies are at risk for injury from many "safe" household items. Taking the time and baby proofing your home can keep your baby safe.
Here are a few simple things you can go to keep your baby safe from harm in your home.
Cover Any Sharp Edges
As grownups, even we have fallen victim to the shin gouging of the coffee table. Babies are just as susceptible, only their heads are at risk more than their shins. This risk is especially hazardous to babies just learning to get around.
Buying and installing plastic or rubber edging on the coffee table will help protect your little one's head from injury. Also, if you have some tape laying around, it can be used as a quick fix on areas where your baby can reach.
Covering Electrical Outlets
One of the most dangerous hazards in the home for babies is the exposed or open electrical outlet. Babies have no concept of what shouldn't be put where so sticking any object into an outlet just seems like something for them to do- even if it can cause fatal electrocution, shorts and electrical fires.
Purchasing outlet covers at a local store is the best way to prevent injury or fatality. Cover the plugs where they aren't being used even if they are in an out of the way place.
Gate Up
Babies that are just beginning to get around see the world as one giant open field-knife filled kitchens, dangerous staircases, and sewing rooms are perfect examples of areas that are off limits. Installing baby gates at the top and bottom of stairways and in the doorways to off-limit rooms can help keep your baby where you want them- safe.
Placing baby safe gates strategically throughout your house will help corral your little one and keep them safe- where you want them.
Latching and Locking Lower Cupboards
We keep everything from rat poison and household cleaners to mouse traps and tools in our cupboards. Every year, hundreds of children ingest something they found in a cupboard. For that very reason, these cupboards should be locked tight with certified childproof locks. These are available at any store that carries baby products.
Baby proofing your home is as simple as following these tips. Help make your home safe for your baby. - 29954
Here are a few simple things you can go to keep your baby safe from harm in your home.
Cover Any Sharp Edges
As grownups, even we have fallen victim to the shin gouging of the coffee table. Babies are just as susceptible, only their heads are at risk more than their shins. This risk is especially hazardous to babies just learning to get around.
Buying and installing plastic or rubber edging on the coffee table will help protect your little one's head from injury. Also, if you have some tape laying around, it can be used as a quick fix on areas where your baby can reach.
Covering Electrical Outlets
One of the most dangerous hazards in the home for babies is the exposed or open electrical outlet. Babies have no concept of what shouldn't be put where so sticking any object into an outlet just seems like something for them to do- even if it can cause fatal electrocution, shorts and electrical fires.
Purchasing outlet covers at a local store is the best way to prevent injury or fatality. Cover the plugs where they aren't being used even if they are in an out of the way place.
Gate Up
Babies that are just beginning to get around see the world as one giant open field-knife filled kitchens, dangerous staircases, and sewing rooms are perfect examples of areas that are off limits. Installing baby gates at the top and bottom of stairways and in the doorways to off-limit rooms can help keep your baby where you want them- safe.
Placing baby safe gates strategically throughout your house will help corral your little one and keep them safe- where you want them.
Latching and Locking Lower Cupboards
We keep everything from rat poison and household cleaners to mouse traps and tools in our cupboards. Every year, hundreds of children ingest something they found in a cupboard. For that very reason, these cupboards should be locked tight with certified childproof locks. These are available at any store that carries baby products.
Baby proofing your home is as simple as following these tips. Help make your home safe for your baby. - 29954
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