Baby proofing poll

CalMum_Momma · March 2011

Curious...[Poll]

vernab · March 2011

We've upped the security as needed. We started with just the cleaning products, DH didn't want DS playing with the pots and pans, so the entire kitchen is locked up, and we moved everything off the bottom shelves. Then DS wouldn't leave the stove alone so it's on lock down as well, and all the book shelves are bolted to the wall so he can't pull them down on himself. At least it's all ready for the next baby! haha!

sleepingbeauty825 · March 2011

We are doing as needed too. The more mobile / taller /smarter he gets, the more we need to proof. For instance, he just figured out how to open and close doors. Now we have our pantry door baby proofed so he will stay out of the cat food. I think it's poor foresight to assume you may never need to do something when our LO's are still so young. ^not that anyone said that^

soko987 · March 2011

We're doing the basics: cabinet locks, baby gate, securing the furniture to the walls.

LarloBlue · March 2011

You know...plugged electrical sockets, SECURED FURNITURE TO THE WALL, locks on cabinets, etc.

snicksnack · March 2011

sleepingbeauty825:
We are doing as needed too. The more mobile / taller /smarter he gets, the more we need to proof. For instance, he just figured out how to open and close doors. Now we have our pantry door baby proofed so he will stay out of the cat food. I think it's poor foresight to assume you may never need to do something when our LO's are still so young. ^not that anyone said that^

This is so true. We are doing the same. So far just outlets and gates as needed. We are redoing our kitchen and will have cabinet locks etc.., although she is gated out of the kitchen on most days. So far the only furniture I plan to bolt is the flat panel TV but that could change as she changes are targets LOL

JingleBeIIe · March 2011

DS needed stitches on his head plus a CT scan (with all the radiation) because a bookshelf wasn't secured to the wall. In my defense, we moved the day before. And I have found random objects in the toilet bowl and hear it flushing every now and then. Babyproofing lock down is definately needed here.

CalMum_Momma · March 2011

LOL! I love that someone picked #1! Who was it?

Foo572 · March 2011

We've done more than was actually needed for DS. I watch another little boy, and he is a mouther (everything and anything goes in his mouth), so we even have our tupperware and towel/oven mitt cabinet and drawer locked. I wouldn't mind DS getting into it, but I don't really want the other little guy nomming on all of our containers and towels.

KYmama9286 · March 2011

We havent needed to do anything really. Our house doesnt have any furniture that would need to be anchored to the wall and we are of the mindset that we dont plan on "baby proofing" much but rather working w/ DS to not do certain things (I know, I know many people will disagree and I will probably get flamed but whatever its our choice). Currently we just keep the door closed to our bathroom and when DS is in the bathroom with one of us the only thing he is interested in throwing the shampoo bottles and cup and toys into the bathtub.

DH also put up a gate to block the entrance to the kitchen so that I can cook without DS being underfoot especially if I am cooking something dangerous that could splatter (like bacon or frying something). If I am in the kitchen DS is often in there with me and so far hasnt had any interest in getting into the cabinets. I keep a basket of kid-friendly things for him to play with (his bibs, some tupperware and a spatula or two) and that keeps him busy. He does try to pull the trashcan down sometimes but I just redirect and he will figure it out eventually.

I've found that when we have been places with outlet covers and more babyproofing (like my parents house) DS is WAYYY more interested in the baby-proofing items (like the outlet cover) than he would have been if there was nothing there. I have never seen DS be even remotely interested in the outlets, the cord plugged into the outlet but not the outlet itself.

jenn&Dave2005 · March 2011

skyllingstadl:
(I know, I know many people will disagree and I will probably get flamed but whatever its our choice).

LOL I felt judged for the total opposite! I put locks on my china cabinet, and got a comment "oh my kid would never go in my china cabinet she knows better". All I could think of was just once and 1000's of dollars in china would be gone!! I'm not protecting the baby I'm protecting my china.

ah the judgments!

Singingmama · March 2011

skyllingstadl:

We havent needed to do anything really. Our house doesnt have any furniture that would need to be anchored to the wall and we are of the mindset that we dont plan on "baby proofing" much but rather working w/ DS to not do certain things (I know, I know many people will disagree and I will probably get flamed but whatever its our choice). Currently we just keep the door closed to our bathroom and when DS is in the bathroom with one of us the only thing he is interested in throwing the shampoo bottles and cup and toys into the bathtub.

DH also put up a gate to block the entrance to the kitchen so that I can cook without DS being underfoot especially if I am cooking something dangerous that could splatter (like bacon or frying something). If I am in the kitchen DS is often in there with me and so far hasnt had any interest in getting into the cabinets. I keep a basket of kid-friendly things for him to play with (his bibs, some tupperware and a spatula or two) and that keeps him busy. He does try to pull the trashcan down sometimes but I just redirect and he will figure it out eventually.

I've found that when we have been places with outlet covers and more babyproofing (like my parents house) DS is WAYYY more interested in the baby-proofing items (like the outlet cover) than he would have been if there was nothing there. I have never seen DS be even remotely interested in the outlets, the cord plugged into the outlet but not the outlet itself.

This is our philosophy as well. We do have the outlets covered, but we actually did that for her first birthday party, since I knew there were babies coming who liked to play with electric sockets, lol! We've just not taken them off, since covering them for the party. I keep all the doors to the bedrooms/bathroom closed and DD can't open them yet, so for now, they are safe. Once she learns how to open doors, I will most likely get some of the door knob covers, but only because I don't want her in the rooms by herself and she can be pretty sneaky, lol!

I think it's a little different for us since I'm a working mom and DD is at daycare all day during the week. During the week, she's only at home for a couple hours in the evening and most of that is taken up by dinner, bath, etc. so there's not a lot of time for her to get into things. On the weekends, we are either actively playing with her at the house or we are out and about running errands/visiting friends/etc. and so she doesn't spend any real time playing, unsupervised.

I'm a teacher and so, things may change a bit this summer when I am home with her full time. I'd like for her to be able to have a little bit more freedom in the house, so I'll most likely babyproof the things that could hurt her.

CalMum_Momma · March 2011

ExpectantSteelerFan:
For us it was really best to just see what was needed and address it as it came up. And even then, the things I did were more for my own convenience than really safety issues. If I got tired of moving something out of reach or telling him no over and over again, then I did something about it. Other things he never touched so I didn't worry about.

This has pretty much been our approach as well.

Want a personalized experience?

Baby proofing poll

Re: Baby proofing poll

Choose Another Board

Search Boards