Childproofing the House
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Posted by Rachel Lister Jul 15, 2008 |
My 8 month old reccently started crawling and I've had to rethink many of the things around my home and watch out for new safety hazards. Baby proofing the entire house can be a huge task. I like to start with the areas that my baby spends the most time in, such as the family room, because he is still limited in how far he can go. Baby gates are vital if your baby has access to stairs but they are only effective if you remember to use them every single time.
Child safety is so important but it does not have to be overly complicated. Get down on the floor and look at things from your baby's perspective. Look for any wires or cables that your baby can get to and chew on. Make sure your furniture is achored firmly to the wall and that there are no small spaces that your baby can get stuck in.
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