Babyproofing Your Home

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Before your child begins to crawl, use this helpful checklist of household precautions to make your home a safe place for your growing baby.

Each year, an estimated 22 million children are involved in accidents inside their homes and in their yards. As many as nine out of ten of these accidents could have been prevented by following simple household safety measures. Remember that babies can get into trouble faster than you can imagine. If there's a dangerous spot in the house, a baby will surely find it.

Before your baby begins to crawl, there are some household precautions you should take to safeguard your little one. Below is a list of helpful safety devices that you can install within your home to protect your baby and your piece of mind. Many of these devices can be purchased at either your local department store or toy store.

Living Room Safety

  • Keep fans and space heaters—which can cause severe burns and cuts—out of your baby's reach.

  • Install electrical outlet plugs to protect your baby from shock.

  • Lock windows to prevent your child from falling outside.

  • Remove or shorten any cord that your child can reach. Cords from blinds or drapes can cause strangulation.

  • Always pick up toys so that no one slips and falls on them.

  • Place decals on glass doors at your baby's height so that he or she doesn't crawl or toddle into the glass.

  • Secure all furniture so your baby cannot pull anything over on himself/herself.


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