When Evie was crawling (putting everything in her mouth) I only had us adults to worry about. Now that Liam is crawling everywhere he is constantly finding all of Evies small toys and putting them in his mouth. Today (and mind you its only 10:30) I have fished out a clip on play earring and a small piece of wood, from where I don't know.
I've told Evie she has to keep her toys put away so Liam doesn't eat the small pieces, but seriously, she's 3. I am not expecting her to be diligent about this. I just keep reminding her. And I am CONSTANTLY scanning the floor. How I missed a wood chip is beyond me.
Any tips?
Re: 2nd babies and small parts
I had a hard time with this too. My saving grace was that Tess loved, loved, loved her Superyard. I got way longer use out of that thing that I ever imagined. It was easy enough to put toys for her in there and keep all the little parts out of it. As far as the rest of the house I just tried to pick up any small pieces I found and put them in Emma's room and keep the door closed. Easier for me because Emma was usually at school during the day, not sure how practical that is for you since both of yours are at home.
We started putting small toys in ziploc and have asked William to play with it at our dining table so lil sister won't mess with it.
We've been lucky coz William has been really good at remembering and being really mindful of small pieces. This actually really touch me. He wants to have one of those mini beanz toy but I told him, they are soooo lil and rolls around and we cant take chances to have it in the house because Samantha is still lil. So everytime, we go to the store, he says --- When Samantha gets bigger, I can get those. Right now, she's still lil and will swallow it
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That is so cute!!
how cute is that!!! You should hire him out to give big brother lessons!!!
DMoney will be a kickass big sister