Baby proofing

nomnommama · November 2012

Hey ladies,

LO is working on crawling. She can scootch backwards with alarming speed, so I realize that soon I must baby proof. I haven't the foggiest idea how to go about doing this. Do you all have a good website or list of how to's you could refer me to?

thank you ever so much.

bellelamb · November 2012

It's just common sense things, plug electric outlets, gate off all falling hazards, like stairs. Pick up all small choking hazards.

hurricanelydiaa · November 2012

You want to be on the lookout for A) Anything that can hurt LO and Anything that you don't want LO to hurt. Electrical outlet covers are a must-have, along with those things that latch your drawers and cabinets shut (no idea what they're called, but they're a basic baby-proofing item) I would definitely invest in a baby gate even if you don't have stairs- it's nice to be able to keep them contained. Doorknob handles are important as well, you don't need them at the crawling stage but you'll need them in a few months when she starts walking! You can also get edge guards for any sharp edges, such as corners on coffee tables. Also put away any small objects that she can potentially choke on. And ANYTHING that you don't want her to destroy, put it away!

I'm sure I'm missing something, but that's what immediately comes to mind (I have a toddler who gets into EVERYTHING so our house is baby-proofed to extremes, haha). HTH!

bornmommy · November 2012

I just want to say, I'm totally overwhelmed by baby proofing also. EVERYTHING we have is pretty much on the ground or at reach and grab level. I think starting now and taking it one room at a time is the easiest, most no stressful way!

bellelamb · November 2012

hurricanelydiaa:
You want to be on the lookout for A Anything that can hurt LO and B Anything that you don't want LO to hurt. Electrical outlet covers are a musthave, along with those things that latch your drawers and cabinets shut no idea what they're called, but they're a basic babyproofing item I would definitely invest in a baby gate even if you don't have stairs it's nice to be able to keep them contained. Doorknob handles are important as well, you don't need them at the crawling stage but you'll need them in a few months when she starts walking! You can also get edge guards for any sharp edges, such as corners on coffee tables. Also put away any small objects that she can potentially choke on. And ANYTHING that you don't want her to destroy, put it away!I'm sure I'm missing something, but that's what immediately comes to mind I have a toddler who gets into EVERYTHING so our house is babyproofed to extremes, haha. HTH!

Most of that depends on your child and parenting, I DO NOT use cabinet locks we just teach our children it is not allowed. I hate drilling holes in my beautiful hard earned cabinets.
As far as door knob covers again it depends on how you parent and how your house is set up. There are no doors on my main floor that my kids can get to and they are never alone upstairs alone.
My very active very strong willed two year old has learned what is and what is not allowed.

babyruth88 · November 2012

We arent using the cabinet latches either. I dont have nice cabinets yet but i am putting up stuff i dont want her getting into like plates etc. But i want to teach her what is allowed and what is not. Sje will have her toys and mommy has hers lol. We will see how it goes but i have pots and pans in mower cabinets so not to worried about that getting into when shes learning. We are useing outlet covers though

nomnommama · November 2012

Way about those crazy looking toilet seat locks? Des anyone use those? They look like hey would be a PITA

EMOmamma · November 2012

mwholt04:
Way about those crazy looking toilet seat locks? Des anyone use those? They look like hey would be a PITA

If your kid will have access to the bathroom then yes you will need them. We don't have them in our downstairs bathroom b/c the kids are never down there without us. And the doorknob covers you won't need for like a year (my soon-to-be 2yo can just now reach and turn the knobs). You can do all the basic stuff but the rest you'll kind of learn along the way.

One that hasn't been mentioned is blind cords - these, and any hanging cords or wires, can be so dangerous. Get the covers or keepers for those. Make sure dressers, bookshelves, entertainment centers are secured to the wall - LO trying to stand can pull these over.

hurricanelydiaa · November 2012

bellelamb:
hurricanelydiaa:
You want to be on the lookout for A Anything that can hurt LO and B Anything that you don't want LO to hurt. Electrical outlet covers are a musthave, along with those things that latch your drawers and cabinets shut no idea what they're called, but they're a basic babyproofing item I would definitely invest in a baby gate even if you don't have stairs it's nice to be able to keep them contained. Doorknob handles are important as well, you don't need them at the crawling stage but you'll need them in a few months when she starts walking! You can also get edge guards for any sharp edges, such as corners on coffee tables. Also put away any small objects that she can potentially choke on. And ANYTHING that you don't want her to destroy, put it away!I'm sure I'm missing something, but that's what immediately comes to mind I have a toddler who gets into EVERYTHING so our house is babyproofed to extremes, haha. HTH!
Most of that depends on your child and parenting, I DO NOT use cabinet locks we just teach our children it is not allowed. I hate drilling holes in my beautiful hard earned cabinets. As far as door knob covers again it depends on how you parent and how your house is set up. There are no doors on my main floor that my kids can get to and they are never alone upstairs alone. My very active very strong willed two year old has learned what is and what is not allowed.

It just helps me feel a lot less frustrated to not be constantly trying to redirect him and telling him no. It got to be ridiculous so we finally bit the bullet and baby-proofed to the extreme so that we didn't go crazy.

tjkdlhb · November 2012

bellelamb:
hurricanelydiaa:
You want to be on the lookout for A Anything that can hurt LO and B Anything that you don't want LO to hurt. Electrical outlet covers are a musthave, along with those things that latch your drawers and cabinets shut no idea what they're called, but they're a basic babyproofing item I would definitely invest in a baby gate even if you don't have stairs it's nice to be able to keep them contained. Doorknob handles are important as well, you don't need them at the crawling stage but you'll need them in a few months when she starts walking! You can also get edge guards for any sharp edges, such as corners on coffee tables. Also put away any small objects that she can potentially choke on. And ANYTHING that you don't want her to destroy, put it away!I'm sure I'm missing something, but that's what immediately comes to mind I have a toddler who gets into EVERYTHING so our house is babyproofed to extremes, haha. HTH!
Most of that depends on your child and parenting, I DO NOT use cabinet locks we just teach our children it is not allowed. I hate drilling holes in my beautiful hard earned cabinets. As far as door knob covers again it depends on how you parent and how your house is set up. There are no doors on my main floor that my kids can get to and they are never alone upstairs alone. My very active very strong willed two year old has learned what is and what is not allowed.

This totally depends on the kid. It worked well for my niece to tell her what to do, because she listens well. For my nephew (same parents) had to babyproof to the extreme in order to keep him safe. (Like using bungee cords to tie the chairs to the table because he'd be on top of the table at every opportunity.) We've bought a couple of gates, doorknob covers and plug in covers. We will be putting the cabinet locks on, but the holes won't be visible from the outside.

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