How to Go About Child-Proofing Your Home

If there is danger to be found in your home, you can bet your biscuits that your baby or your toddler will find it. The capacity of little humans to get into trouble is astounding. Left unattended, these little guys and girls will play with outlets, get into the pantry where things can fall, and invariably find something to put into their mouth. Child-proofing your home can make your life a lot easier and their life a lot safer. You can start the process by doing the following.

Block Off Dangers

The best way to keep a child safe is to make sure they can’t get to dangerous objects. While you might have a play pen that keeps your child contained, there are going to be situations where they are out and about. You need to be prepared for this. Things as simple as making sure that you have properly installed appliances is crucial. For instance, if you are adding a fireplace, make sure everything has been properly tested and is safe for what you want to do.

You can also protect your child from electrocution by making sure your outlet plates are in good condition and installing outlet covers. You can help protect against head bonks by putting bumpers on the edges and corners of walls or furniture. Install safety latches and locks on cabinets and drawers in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas. This can help prevent your child from accidentally pulling heavy objects on top of themselves. It will also prevent them from putting poisonous substances in their mouths.

Make Clean-Up Easier

If you’re not actively caring for a baby, you’re probably cleaning up after the baby. From spit, throw-up, and blowouts to food spills and toys, your little one can make messes faster than a hurricane. With the right flooring and furniture, you can make your life a lot easier. Vinyl flooring is resistant to spills and scratches of all kinds, which can make them a better option for homes with children. Try to use furniture colors and fabrics that are easy to clean and hide stains easily. When clean up is easy, you can devote less time to cleaning up messes and more time to your child.

Go Room by Room

One of the main difficulties with childproofing is that you aren’t a child. You see the world differently. Literally! You are several feet taller. To do a thorough job, go room to room on your hands and knees. From that height, what stands out to you as most interesting? Are there cords to yank on? Small objects to eat? This will figure out what you need to do to child-proof your home. There will always be dangers that you can’t account for, but going through this practice can eliminate the majority of them.

Don’t wait until your child is crawling to get started. They can still get into trouble without being overly mobile. Child-proofing your home is an important step to being a parent that is best handled before birth. Your child’s safety should be your top priority. Child-proofing your home will help give you the rare peace of mind that parents so desperately need!

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