{"id":750039,"date":"2018-09-05T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T13:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bumpboxes.com\/?p=750039"},"modified":"2022-09-01T14:58:03","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T19:58:03","slug":"foolproof-babyproofing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bumpboxes.com\/blog\/foolproof-babyproofing\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s How to Baby Proof Your House"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As baby&#8217;s arrival nears, it&#8217;s likely that the nesting urges have come on strong. And during your intense scrub down of your entire house, it might occur to you that your pre-baby house isn&#8217;t exactly baby-friendly&#8230;so now what? Not to worry! With a few minor adjustments to your home, it will be ready for your new arrival in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><i>Be<\/i><\/b><b>&nbsp;the Baby<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get crawling! In order to have the best idea as to what your little one may come into contact with, it\u2019s recommend you put yourself in her shoes (or lack of). Keep an eye out for things you\u2019re able to pull down or potentially have fall on you. Also make sure to remove items left under furniture or shelving displays. Be particularly observant in kitchen and bathroom spaces &#8212; they\u2019re the two most hazardous places for little ones.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Making Wiggle Room<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave no room for doubt when it comes down to providing a safe home environment for your child. Schedule a weekend to baby proof, going room by room on all fours to ensure a peace of mind once the little one arrives. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>The Nursery<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure toys are secured within a safe toy box (one with a removable lid or hinges with safety stops).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep cribs away from windows.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the crib is a hand-me-down that is over five years old, it may not be up to modern safety standards (visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/jpma.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jpma.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more details).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pillows, blankets, stuffed animals and other bedding material are not recommended for little ones under six months due to suffocation risks.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use night-lights that aren\u2019t hot to the touch.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Door hinges should be equipped with finger-pinch guards.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>The Kitchen<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move cleaning supplies from lower level cabinets to higher ones.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should the little one get into low level cabinets or drawers, make sure they\u2019re filled with safe items to come into contact with (paper products, plastic containers, etc).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always make sure the dishwasher is shut\/locked properly after use.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move up all those fun fridge magnets.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unplug all appliances when not in use, but be sure to not let any cords drape over.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conceal burners with stove-knob covers.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure rugs have non-skid pads underneath.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install locks on low-level cabinets that contain potentially harmful substances.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay away from using tablecloths &#8212; babies love pulling!<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Living Room<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place cushioned corner guards on the edges of any sharp furniture (like coffee tables) in case of bump-ins with furniture.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move furniture and decor away from windows.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fireplaces should be screened and gated off.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mount bookshelves to walls to ensure items don\u2019t fall.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use electrical tape to keep wires away and along the wall.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Televisions should be mounted securely on tables\/entertainment centers.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any framed artwork\/photos should be secured to the wall with heavy-weight picture hooks.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use safety gates both at the top and bottom of staircases.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Bathroom<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As strange as it sounds, lock the toilet!<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never leave items like blow-dryers or hair-straighteners plugged in after use.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lock all medicines\/toiletry items to keep them out of reach.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase a non-slip bath mat to prevent any wet floor related tumbles.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thermometers are recommended for ensuring safe bath water temps.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Random but Important Extras!<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacuum on a frequent basis &#8212; floors often house small choking hazards that are accidentally dropped or brought indoors.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep garbage cans inside cabinets to prevent small choking hazards from ending up on the floor.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at your existing doorstops &#8212; make sure they don\u2019t have removable caps.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double check that houseplants are non-toxic.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather any and all stashes of plastic shopping bags and secure them in a locked cabinet\/drawer. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install safety gates to block off forbidden rooms.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lock up those liquor cabinets! <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heating vents and radiators should be covered safely to prevent burns.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Trust us, these small adjustments will do&nbsp;<em>wonders<\/em> for your peace of mind, and make your preparations for baby that much better. 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