Tips for Babyproofing a House

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Me and my husband recently had a lovely child and its been great being a parent. Soon our son will be up and walking around the house. My friends mentioned something about babyproofing our house though and I am not sure how to go about it. I get how different stuff like furniture can be dangerous for young kids but how do we make sure everything in the house is safe for our baby?

Tip 1 - Scope out the Territory

Published: 10 years, 9 month(s) ago | Submitted by michellevette | permalink

"Scope out the territory

The most effective way to ensure your baby's safety is to take a baby's-eye view of your home. Get down on your hands and knees and see how things look from down there."

For further reading: http://www.babycenter.com/0_childproofing-around-the-house_460.bc ^[1]

Tip 2 - Don't get boxes with lids that can fall accidentally

Published: 10 years, 9 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ron Grober | permalink

You don't want your baby to get trapped in a box or cabinet with the lid closing on top of him. Make sure all the boxes you use have open tops and preferably round corners.

Tip 3 - Get a TV strap to prevent your TV from tipping over

Published: 10 years, 9 month(s) ago | Submitted by Robyn Tinsley | permalink

Your kid will reach for the television and if its a flat screen, it is quite likely that it will tip over forward or backwards. Get a tv strap (I have shared the link for one below) and secure your television to protect your baby and your investment.

For further reading: http://www.whattoexpect.com/mom-loved-products/health-and-safety/238 ^[3]

Tip 4 - Head over to your Nearest BabiesRus or Hardware Store

Published: 10 years, 9 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lester B | permalink

My wife and I bought most of our baby proofing items at the local BabiesRus. You must always keep in mind their safety first. We have a fireplace in our family room, and during a family gathering my nephew fell and hit his head on a corner causing a blood gushing injury with a need for stitches too. Day after the injury, I headed over to BabiesRus and picked up a fat plastic corner cover. Wow, this thing amazing I tell you.

Tip 5 - Get indoor safety gates to block access to dangerous areas

Published: 10 years, 9 month(s) ago | Submitted by Adele Chatterton | permalink

Since your toddler is going to be walking around the house soon you should invest in getting indoor safety gates to block access to dangerous areas like the stairs and the kitchen.

Tip 6 - Redecorate and place breakable items higher and out of the baby's reach

Published: 10 years, 9 month(s) ago | Submitted by sandra ruiz | permalink

You can redecorate, get higher tables and place breakable items out of the baby's reach. Generally any pots, plates and decoration pieces should be moved to higher shelves and nothing that can tip over, be broken, or cause the baby to choke should be in range.