Baby-proofing your home is an essential part of your journey as a parent. It’s a known fact that babies are active. They want to be everywhere, doing one thing or the other. Most times, it even seems like they are everywhere doing everything, and all at once! The moment they put on their baby walking shoes, they will use it to the full and they can’t be blamed for it. They are simply just curious.
However, a lot of the time, this curiosity can become very dangerous. That is why as a parent or guardian, it is important to always keep an eye on your children and make sure that their surroundings are as safe as possible. This is where baby-proofing comes in.
Baby proofing, also known as child proofing, is creating or providing a safe environment for your child. This safe environment must allow them to move and play freely while being free of hazards or danger.
These risks or hazards might be easy for adults to identify and get through or they might not even be dangerous to adults at all. This might be different for children altogether because something as harmless as small and harmless as a button battery can end up being life-threatening to a child.
You can start baby-proofing your home either during pregnancy or after the baby is born. To help you decide when to start baby proofing, keep in mind that it is advised to start the process as soon as possible.
Baby proofing is also a continuous process because different challenges will come up as your child grows so it’s good to be aware of any safety precautions to take during each stage of growth.
You should always baby-proof with an active baby in mind. Their mobility may begin at 4 to 6 months and is not just restricted to when your baby starts crawling and walking but also to rolling as well.
No home can be fully baby-proof no matter how hard you try. Nevertheless, here are helpful tips to keep your home as safe as possible for your baby:
It can be extremely difficult to watch a curious and energetic baby. To make your baby-proofing easier, you can create a personal baby-proof checklist. This will help you keep a check on the important things that need to be done.
However, even after doing your best to make your home as safe as possible, you may never be able to completely protect your little one from their curiosity. The only guaranteed baby-proof method is to never take your eyes off them! So keep your eyes, ears and nose open!
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