The kitchen is one of the most dangerous areas of the house. Just about every item you use to prepare food is unsafe for your young child. Come with me as we explore all the dangers hiding around your kitchen and the simple steps required for you to baby proof your kitchen. Develop child-safe kitchen habits Now that you have a young child in your house, you will have … [Read more...]
How to baby proof windows in your home
Unless you live in a cave your house will have windows. If you do live in a cave, then you should be protecting your family from bears rather than reading this guide. Windows are a problem, they attract your child by offering an awesome view of all the amazing things going on outside the house. With all the excitement of the outside, your little one may very well be putting its … [Read more...]
How to baby proof your TV and components
The television, to the parent it is a way to relax after a hard day's work. To your child, it's a jungle gym and entertainment device and chew toy. Just like everything else in the house, the TV is dangerous to your child if used incorrectly. Read on to learn about everything you need to know about baby proofing your TV and keeping your little one safe. Clear the … [Read more...]
The basics to baby proofing
What is baby proofing? Baby proofing is the act of making the environment or an object safer for your child. What is the difference between baby proofing and childproofing? Baby proofing and childproofing are really the same things. It all depends on when you stop calling your baby a baby, It all comes down to personal preference. Regardless of what you call it, … [Read more...]
How to baby proof your cabinets
It never ceases to amaze me how much I take cabinets, drawers and other storage areas for granted. Without them, my house would be a mess. The unusual thing is that some babies couldn’t care less about cabinets. To them whatever is hidden away simply does not compete with their awesome toys. You are probably reading this guide because the last two sentences do not describe … [Read more...]
How to baby proof your refrigerator
Just like almost everything else in the house, the refrigerator can pose a danger to your child. While not every child is attracted to the fridge, for some it is like light to a moth. If you are here I assume that the fridge is an issue for your little one and you are looking for ways to baby proof it. Well then, let us get started with the guide. Restrict your child's … [Read more...]
How to baby proof drawers
It never ceases to amaze me how much I take cabinets, drawers and other storage areas for granted. Without them, my house would be a mess. The unusual thing is that some babies couldn't care less about drawers. To them whatever is hidden away simply does not compete with their awesome toys. You are probably reading this guide because the last two sentences do not describe … [Read more...]
How to baby proof everything electrical
Whether you like it or not, electrical products form a major part of our everyday lives. You can find them in every room of your home. Power outlets, extension leads, phone chargers, computer cables... The list goes on. Unfortunately, none of these electrical products were designed with your baby's safety in mind. Okay, let us do some basic kiddie math… Image Source: … [Read more...]
How to baby proof your stairs
According to the CDC, approximately 8,000 children are treated in emergency rooms across the United States for fall related injuries each day. Each day. That adds up to over 2.9 million injuries a year. One of the most common places in the house where falls occur is the staircase. Fortunately, it is quick and simple to baby proof. Read on and learn everything you need to … [Read more...]
How to baby proof your fireplace
Nothing is more pleasant than the warming heat generated by a fireplace on a cold night. Unfortunately, the flickering flames can lure a curious child towards it. If the fireplace has not been appropriately baby proofed then the end results will not be pretty. Image Source: Freepik According to the US Fire Administration, more than one-third of Americans use fireplaces, … [Read more...]
Halloween costumes for the whole family
If you are anything like me then you will have no time to get your creative juices flowing and make an awesome homemade costume. There is nothing wrong with that. While slightly less original, store-bought costumes not only look awesome but make deciding upon a costume so much easier. All costumes shown on Pinterest are available straight through Amazon using the links … [Read more...]
How to baby proof your toilet
The toilet is something we use every day without thinking. While it is perfectly safe for adults, your little child is a different story. Come with me as I explore everything you need to do to childproof your toilet. Secure the door to the toilet Image Source: Flickr The easiest way to baby proof the toilet is to keep the door shut and secured at all times. A … [Read more...]
How to baby proof your bathroom
The bathroom. Part of every morning ritual. You probably use it so often that you have become oblivious to how unsafe the bathroom can be for kids. Don't worry, I have your back. I have created this handy guide to showcase the dangers your bathroom hides and how to keep your baby safe from them. The following guide will cover general bathroom childproofing. For more … [Read more...]
How to baby proof your bathtub
Your baby will get sticky. As a parent, you will soon begin to stop asking why or how and focus solely on getting your child clean. At this point, you are going to make a beeline straight for your already baby-proofed bathroom, plonk your little one in the tub and get scrubbing. Follow these tips to keep your baby safe in and around the bath. Supervise, supervise, … [Read more...]
How to baby proof all types of doors
There are two things that need to be remembered when looking to childproof a door: Preventing your child from using the door on its own Preventing your child from injury due to moving parts such as hinges Image Source: Pixabay In this guide, I will cover products that will solve the above two points for internal doors which are often opened and closed. For the more … [Read more...]