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Baby Proofing |
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by Marlena (January 2007) (rank 12th) |
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Here are some ways you can baby proof you house so that baby is safe:
- Take sharp edges off of tables, http://www99.epinions.com/kifm-Safety-Household_Precautions-All-Edge_and_Corner_Guards
- Turn the water heater to 120.
- Get childproof locks for your cabinets, and hide your house hold cleaners in there.
- Cover all the electric sockets with safety plugs
- Feep your hot drinks away from baby, they can grab it in a second. Dont drink hot drinks while breast feeding you could have an accedent and spill on baby.
- make sure your baby monitor works at all times so you can hear baby.
- Make sure 911, poison control and your spouce at work number is proggramed into your phone. Let your babysitter know they are there.
- Put a hook and eye latch high up on the door so you can stop a child from opening the door and going into the street.
- Dont smoke around of your children. We all know what second hand does to you.
- Keep older brother or sisters toys seperate because there toys may have little piece that tehy could choke on.
- Remove magnets from fridge because they couse also be a choking hazard if they fall off.
- Make sure you have a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in all parts of teh house. You can ask your fire department for help if needed.
- Never leave baby alone in the tub, they can drown in an inch of water or if you have a pool.
- If all else fails get down on your knees and look around to see what your baby sees and move anything that looks dangerous
- You can also hire a professional baby proofer if it will make you feel better.
Hope this helps you out when you need to baby proofing. Even if it isn't your first baby make a list and check it twice (hehe) You might of forgot from the last one.