Childproofing Your Home
Your home really needs to be childproofed from the moment you
bring baby home from the hospital. With just the blink of any
eye, baby will be rolling, crawling & then walking, and it's
better to be prepared than finding out the hard way. So to help
you with this process, we've listed some ideas to prevent your
baby from being hurt at home.
-Fit gates to the top of stairs and any areas unsafe for baby
-Always open the gates to go through, don't climb over them as
your child is sure to copy what you do -Move all poisons to high
positions. Items such as nail polish remover, deodorant,
make-up, vitamins, essential oils, alcohol and cleaning products
to name just a few -Attach child proof locks to all draws and
cupboards -Thoroughly rinse all cleaning products away from
surfaces after cleaning -Don't leave pet food or accessories
lying around -Do not leave electrical appliances & cords near
the edge of the kitchen bench or on the floor. Make sure they
are all tucked away safely -Cover electrical sockets with
plastic covers Keep electrical sockets in off position when not
in use -Do not leave water in any type of vessel lying around. A
child can drown in as little as a few centimeters of liquid
-Secure blind cords and don't position a bassinette or cot near
blinds where the cords are exposed -Make sure winter heaters &
fireplaces are safely concealed behind fire grates -Install a
lock onto the toilet lid -Keep First Aid supplies handy at all
times
This is by no means an exhaustive list and each family needs to
assess their home environment both inside & out.