Good resources for baby proofing advice/tips?

rispergirl

We need to start baby proofing and aside from outlet covers and gates, I'm not sure what I need to worry about.  Anyone have a good resource that can help?

kittylove

We are in this process right now. Here is what I am doing based on years of being a nanny in homes NOT properly baby proffed.

1) Start early! Start before they crawl, and can get everywhere. I promise in the long run you will be thankful.

2) Biggest dangers are poison and outlets. Start there. Do under the bathroom sink and the kitchen first, that is were most people store chemicals. Do the outlets in the "play room" first and then work your way through the rooms from most used to least, and don't forget the hall ways!

3) Secure things to the walls!!! We have a LARGE book case in the living area. You can be darn sure that thing is bolted to the wall! 

4) Get onto the floor and look around. Seeing things from a baby view will help you baby proof. 

5) When you think you are done invite a friend with a toddler over. I am sure they will help you find all the things you have missed. 

I hope this helps!