Baby- and Toddler-proofing Basics
Babies and toddlers get into everything. And we mean everything. The best thing you can do to keep your little explorer safe is make his environment as safe as possible!
Here are a few simple babyproofing basics you should take care of ASAP (if you haven't already)!
Psst! We have loads more info about your toddler on our toddler page!
report abuseHere are a few simple babyproofing basics you should take care of ASAP (if you haven't already)!
- Set your water heater to 120 degrees F or lower so your kid doesn't scald himself if he turns on the tap.
- Put safety latches on all of your cabinets, especially ones with chemicals or knives in them.
- Tie up drapery and blind cords. They are a serious strangulation hazard!
- Hide all electrical cords out of babies reach and plug up unused wall outlets with socket safety plugs.
- Bolt heavy furniture, like bookshelves to the wall so it doesn't topple down on baby.
- Make sure all medications are secured in a locked cabinet well out of baby's reach. And if anyone comes to visit who might have meds with them (i.e. grandpa) make sure he stores them up on a high shelf as well.
Psst! We have loads more info about your toddler on our toddler page!
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