Kid Proofing Your Home - It's A Must!

Preparing to welcome a new baby into your family? Congratulations!! There's nothing quite so incredible and rewarding as raising children. It's no secret that having kiddos running around the house comes with its fair share of responsibilities, though. Whether you've moved into a new home or have been proud owners of the same home for years, you'll need to take a critical look at your house through fresh, child-oriented eyes. Here are some quick and easy tips for making your home a safe, fun environment for your growing family.

Beware Of The Stairs
Children - especially young ones - have a constant and strong sense of curiosity that urges them to push past barriers and explore their world. While they can be great fun to climb up and down, stairs can also pose a great danger to unsupervised toddlers. Invest in a few baby gates to protect your little one from a nasty fall.

Secure The Chemicals
Cleaning chemicals can be extremely toxic to anyone if ingested or brought into contact with eyes, but your inquisitive youngster doesn't know that. Keep dangerous chemicals well out of reached or in a locked cabinet.

Cut Some Corners
No, this doesn't mean you're allowed to skimp on details! Sharp corners on countertops, dressers, and tables have a way of perfectly aligning themselves with your child's tender forehead. Purchasing foam corners to cushion to the impact can make a world of difference for your kiddo!

Block The Electrical Outlets
As your little ones learn and grow, they will mimic your actions - more than you realize. When they see you plug something into an electrical outlet, they will probably try to do the same. Unfortunately, electrical outlets can produce painful shocks to unsuspecting children. Install plastic plugs to cover up this potential hazard.

Lock The Cabinets
Unlike most cats or dogs, toddlers quickly learn how to open cabinets in the kitchen, bathroom, or anywhere else. Protect your youngsters from getting into things they shouldn't by installing child-proof locks on all your cabinets.

Beat The Heat
Nothing can ruin a day faster than a painful burn. Put up barriers to protect your child from coming too close to your fireplace, oven, radiators, stove, space heaters, or any other heat-producing appliance. Be sure to keep other dangerous items, such as cigarettes or lighters, out of reach as well!

Don't Skimp on the Details
These big, broad kid-proofing techniques are crucial, but don't forget about the small details. Scrutinize every room for choking hazards. Tuck cords from blinds out of reach to prevent strangulation. Look at every room through your child's eyes and evaluate every possible item of interest.

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