Your baby has finale made the first step towards growth and development. You may be thinking of the next thing to do knowing that your toddler has just taken his or her first leaps Of course, there is always the fear that your baby might hurt himself by hitting against something or whatever. This is why child-proofing your entire house once your toddler starts walking is important.
Throughout Your House
- Be sure to install window guards that have more than four-inch opening in them. Window coverings that are cordless are also advised to keep your child safe.
- Furniture, appliances, paintings, and even small decors in your house have to be secure to prevent these from falling and from harming or tripping your toddler.
- Elevate fragile and breakable things higher than your child’s reach.
- Houses that have tall stairs would usually require baby gates in every landing.
- Keep small things away as these have potential choking hazard to your child.
- Installing cushions in sharp edges is also advisable.
- Use tapes to cover exposed electrical outlets.
- Indoor plants should be placed out of your toddler’s reach.
- Rooms and doors are also potential areas where accidents can happen so it is important to install locks in each.
In Your Nursery:
- Positioning the crib mattress low enough will ensure your toddler’s safety.
- Detach the mobile above your child’s crib as he or she can easily reach it.
- Keep the crib away from windows and doors.
- Toy chests without lids are also recommended as children might hurt their hands while getting their toys.
Don’t Miss The Kitchen
- It is also important to child proof your kitchen. Hence, make sure that appliances that can be easily opened should be out of toddler reach.
- Safety latches are also important in appliances such as freezers, refrigerators, or even your microwave oven.
- Your stove and knobs should have guards installed on them, including hanging pot handles on the wall.
- Safety latches should also be installed on drawers and low cabinets.
- To prevent strangling hazards and suffocation, secure plastics and bags on a locked drawer.
- Magnets and other little stuff should also be kept away as they can choke.
- Naturally, you should also make sure knives and other sharp tools are kept in secure places.
The Bathroom Of Course
- Keep your appliances such as hair dyer where your child will not reach them.
- Your toilet door should also be secured with safety lock.
- Lock up your medicine cabinet and store your shampoos and other items in a closed area secure enough from your child’s hands.
- Lastly, see to it that your child is always with you or his nanny.
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