Baby may not be crawling yet, but she could still encounter some hazards. Learn how to baby proof room by room with our ultimate baby proofing checklist.
• Have at least one phone in your home that’s connected by land line. Cordless phones don’t work when the power is out, and cellphone batteries can run out. Place a list of emergency numbers near the land line.
• Make sure your home or apartment number is easy to see so fire or rescue can locate you quickly in an emergency.• Get any flaking or peeling paint sealed or removed by a professional, especially if your home was built before 1978. Dust from lead paint, which was banned from residential use in that year, can be harmful if ingested• Cover all sharp furniture edges and corners with bumpers or safety padding.• Latch closed any drawers, doors or cupboards within baby’s reach.
• Get rid of any blinds or curtains with looped cords, or install safety tassels and cord stops to tuck away the cords.• Check the house and yard for poisonous plants and move them out of baby’s reach• If you plan to hook a highchair to your kitchen table, check that the table is sturdy and strong.• Place baby wipes and supplies where you can reach them from the changing table but baby can’t.• Position the crib away from windows, heaters, lamps, wall decoration and cords.
• Finish all painting and wallpapering at least eight weeks before baby is expected to avoid exposing baby to any potentially harmful fumes. • Check that none of the crib slats are more than two and 3/8 inches apart, and that all the bolts and screws are tight. Make sure there are no gaps between the mattress and crib• Check all nursery furniture according to ourBaby proofing doesn’t just stop at your front door—ensuring that your car is clear of any hazards is also part of the deal.
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