Baby Proofing Essentials
start early
1/20
It may seem strange to protect your home from babies when they can't even roll over, but you'll be amazed at how quickly they can move and get involved.So it's never too early. Take time to ensure your baby's safety, even when he's just born or even before he arrives.
tie it
2/20
It's time to protect your TV and furniture just in case. Use furniture straps to secure TVs, bookshelves, dressers, and other heavy furniture in place in rooms where your child might leave her alone for even a minute. Don't put the TV on the dresser. Drawers can be used to climb. Install corner or edge protectors on furniture with sharp edges.
Toilet precautions
3/20
You may not think toilets are dangerous, but toilet water and toilet seats can be dangerous for curious children. How to prevent problems:
Be sure to lower the toilet lid and secure it with the lid lock.
check the cable
4/20
Use cable holders to attach long cables to the wall. This will keep your child from tugging on computer cords and other electrical cord tangles. This keeps your baby safe from electrical hazards and heavy machinery that falls after a few small tugs.
Give your baby a safe sleep
5/20
Make sure your baby's crib has sturdy rails. Or if you have to use an old crib, don't use side rails or get an immobilizer. (Cribs with folding side rails are prohibited.) Test the crib to make sure the baby's head does not fit between the slats. If you can slide a soda can between the slats, the slats are too wide.Don't put soft objects such as blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, bumpers, etc. in your baby's sleeping area all the time.
medication management
20.06
Store all medications in tall, locked cabinets. Never remove the medicine from its original child-safe packaging. Do not take medicine in front of children. Don't call drugs ''candy''. Also, do not flush old tablets down the toilet. Dispose of them through your local drug take-back program, or put them in a sealed bag with things your child doesn't want to eat, such as kitten litter or coffee grounds, and throw them in the trash.
danger of blindness
7/20
Tie the blind cord out of reach or clip the end and attach the breakaway security tassel. Do not place cots near blinds or curtains. These dangling cords can pose a choking hazard.
prevent impact
8/20
Install outlet covers on all exposed outlets to protect children from electric shock. Some small outlet covers can pose a choking hazard if a baby or toddler pries them off the wall. Look for ''child-proof'' covers that must be removed with two hands, or screw-on cover plates. For double protection, place large pieces of furniture in front of outlets.
time of change
9/20
You'll be amazed at how quickly your baby learns to roll over. Make sure the changing table has a seat belt and always fasten the seat belt when changing your child. Never leave your baby alone on the table. Plan ahead and stock up on everything you need: diapers, wipes, baby cream, nail clippers, small toys, and more before you start dressing your baby.
Lock-up
20.10
To protect curious children from household cleaners and other chemicals, store them in a locked cabinet or install a safety latch that locks when the cabinet door is closed. Do the same for low cabinets that hold dangerous items such as small appliances. For added security, place dangerous items up high and away from your little finger.
safety in the car
20.11
Keep your baby safe even in the car. Use a rear-facing child seat until the child is 2 years old. If you don't know its history, don't use a child seat. You may have been in a car accident or it may have expired. Avoid used car seats that appear damaged or are missing parts or instructions. Also, avoid recalled models. For more information about car seat safety, contact the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.safercar.gov).
bath time
20.12
Make your child's bath time fun and safe. Set the water heater so that the water does not exceed 120 degrees to prevent burns. Install non-slip strips on the bottom of the bathtub and a soft cover on the faucet to protect your soft head.The most important thing is to never leave your baby or toddler alone in the bathtub, even for a moment .
limit baby's movement
13/20
If you have a room you don't want baby proofed, use baby gates to keep children out. Also, install gates at the top and bottom of stairs before your baby starts to move. Do not use accordion gates that can pinch your baby's head. Look for a gate that attaches firmly to the wall but doesn't pinch your little finger.
prevent windows from falling
14/20
Place cribs and other furniture away from windows. Don't rely on standard window screens. They are designed to keep bugs out, not children. Instead, install a child-safe fly screen, or even better, a window screen proven to prevent falls. Around pools and water features
15/20
Take steps to protect around pools, hot tubs, and other home features that hold water, such as fish tanks and ponds. Backyard pools must be fully enclosed by a 4-foot fence. Pool covers and alarms can provide additional protection. Do not float toys in the pool. Also, as with the bathtub, keep an eye on children near water.
Practice Toy Safety
16/20
Baby toys should be safe for babies. Your child's toys should be much larger than their mouth to prevent choking. Make sure any parts attached to the toy, such as the doll's eyes or the teddy bear's bow, are securely attached and do not fall off. Mobiles attached to the crib should be removed as soon as the baby can get on his hands and knees and stand up.
unplug the device
17/20
Allows you to keep appliances such as toasters, coffee makers, shredders and more connected. However, some devices can harm your child if turned on, pulled down, or tangled in cords. When not in use, unplug and store out of reach as much as possible.
alarm
18/20
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are essential for your family's safety. Install smoke detectors outside each bedroom or sleeping area and make sure there is at least one on each floor. Do not place smoke detectors near kitchens or bathrooms. These locations cause false positives and are easy to ignore. Check the battery monthly.
Choose a safe toy box
19/20
Choose a toy box with a safe design. Avoid containers with hinged lids that slam shut. You want something that is lightweight and has a removable lid or one that slides. If your lid is hinged, make sure it has lid stays that allow you to open the lid. Choose a toy box with vents or a gap under the lid in case your child climbs over it.
get a child's perspective
20/20
The best way to become comfortable with your baby is to see things as they do. Get on all fours and crawl. At baby's eye level, what is within reach? Whether it's the computer cables or the glassware on the low shelves, kids will be intrigued by everything they see. You may not even notice that you are towering above fragile or dangerous objects.
1/20
It may seem strange to protect your home from babies when they can't even roll over, but you'll be amazed at how quickly they can move and get involved.So it's never too early. Take time to ensure your baby's safety, even when he's just born or even before he arrives.
tie it
2/20
It's time to protect your TV and furniture just in case. Use furniture straps to secure TVs, bookshelves, dressers, and other heavy furniture in place in rooms where your child might leave her alone for even a minute. Don't put the TV on the dresser. Drawers can be used to climb. Install corner or edge protectors on furniture with sharp edges.
Toilet precautions
3/20
You may not think toilets are dangerous, but toilet water and toilet seats can be dangerous for curious children. How to prevent problems:
Be sure to lower the toilet lid and secure it with the lid lock.
check the cable
4/20
Use cable holders to attach long cables to the wall. This will keep your child from tugging on computer cords and other electrical cord tangles. This keeps your baby safe from electrical hazards and heavy machinery that falls after a few small tugs.
Give your baby a safe sleep
5/20
Make sure your baby's crib has sturdy rails. Or if you have to use an old crib, don't use side rails or get an immobilizer. (Cribs with folding side rails are prohibited.) Test the crib to make sure the baby's head does not fit between the slats. If you can slide a soda can between the slats, the slats are too wide.Don't put soft objects such as blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, bumpers, etc. in your baby's sleeping area all the time.
medication management
20.06
Store all medications in tall, locked cabinets. Never remove the medicine from its original child-safe packaging. Do not take medicine in front of children. Don't call drugs ''candy''. Also, do not flush old tablets down the toilet. Dispose of them through your local drug take-back program, or put them in a sealed bag with things your child doesn't want to eat, such as kitten litter or coffee grounds, and throw them in the trash.
danger of blindness
7/20
Tie the blind cord out of reach or clip the end and attach the breakaway security tassel. Do not place cots near blinds or curtains. These dangling cords can pose a choking hazard.
prevent impact
8/20
Install outlet covers on all exposed outlets to protect children from electric shock. Some small outlet covers can pose a choking hazard if a baby or toddler pries them off the wall. Look for ''child-proof'' covers that must be removed with two hands, or screw-on cover plates. For double protection, place large pieces of furniture in front of outlets.
time of change
9/20
You'll be amazed at how quickly your baby learns to roll over. Make sure the changing table has a seat belt and always fasten the seat belt when changing your child. Never leave your baby alone on the table. Plan ahead and stock up on everything you need: diapers, wipes, baby cream, nail clippers, small toys, and more before you start dressing your baby.
Lock-up
20.10
To protect curious children from household cleaners and other chemicals, store them in a locked cabinet or install a safety latch that locks when the cabinet door is closed. Do the same for low cabinets that hold dangerous items such as small appliances. For added security, place dangerous items up high and away from your little finger.
safety in the car
20.11
Keep your baby safe even in the car. Use a rear-facing child seat until the child is 2 years old. If you don't know its history, don't use a child seat. You may have been in a car accident or it may have expired. Avoid used car seats that appear damaged or are missing parts or instructions. Also, avoid recalled models. For more information about car seat safety, contact the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.safercar.gov).
bath time
20.12
Make your child's bath time fun and safe. Set the water heater so that the water does not exceed 120 degrees to prevent burns. Install non-slip strips on the bottom of the bathtub and a soft cover on the faucet to protect your soft head.The most important thing is to never leave your baby or toddler alone in the bathtub, even for a moment .
limit baby's movement
13/20
If you have a room you don't want baby proofed, use baby gates to keep children out. Also, install gates at the top and bottom of stairs before your baby starts to move. Do not use accordion gates that can pinch your baby's head. Look for a gate that attaches firmly to the wall but doesn't pinch your little finger.
prevent windows from falling
14/20
Place cribs and other furniture away from windows. Don't rely on standard window screens. They are designed to keep bugs out, not children. Instead, install a child-safe fly screen, or even better, a window screen proven to prevent falls. Around pools and water features
15/20
Take steps to protect around pools, hot tubs, and other home features that hold water, such as fish tanks and ponds. Backyard pools must be fully enclosed by a 4-foot fence. Pool covers and alarms can provide additional protection. Do not float toys in the pool. Also, as with the bathtub, keep an eye on children near water.
Practice Toy Safety
16/20
Baby toys should be safe for babies. Your child's toys should be much larger than their mouth to prevent choking. Make sure any parts attached to the toy, such as the doll's eyes or the teddy bear's bow, are securely attached and do not fall off. Mobiles attached to the crib should be removed as soon as the baby can get on his hands and knees and stand up.
unplug the device
17/20
Allows you to keep appliances such as toasters, coffee makers, shredders and more connected. However, some devices can harm your child if turned on, pulled down, or tangled in cords. When not in use, unplug and store out of reach as much as possible.
alarm
18/20
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are essential for your family's safety. Install smoke detectors outside each bedroom or sleeping area and make sure there is at least one on each floor. Do not place smoke detectors near kitchens or bathrooms. These locations cause false positives and are easy to ignore. Check the battery monthly.
Choose a safe toy box
19/20
Choose a toy box with a safe design. Avoid containers with hinged lids that slam shut. You want something that is lightweight and has a removable lid or one that slides. If your lid is hinged, make sure it has lid stays that allow you to open the lid. Choose a toy box with vents or a gap under the lid in case your child climbs over it.
get a child's perspective
20/20
The best way to become comfortable with your baby is to see things as they do. Get on all fours and crawl. At baby's eye level, what is within reach? Whether it's the computer cables or the glassware on the low shelves, kids will be intrigued by everything they see. You may not even notice that you are towering above fragile or dangerous objects.
Dec 27,2022