I just moved into a new place, and my nephew came to visit for the first time a week or so ago. He’s two years old, so he naturally wants to get into everything. Now, my new apartment is fairly spacious, and I keep it very clean. I made sure all medication was up and out of his reach, and that the bathroom door was shut to keep him from getting into toilet water or kitty litter. But, he still found ways to (almost) destroy things and hurt himself (window blinds, my boyfriend’s computer, the coffee table)- almost anything can become a hazard. So, if you are expecting a baby soon, or if your infant has recently become mobile, it’s imperative that you babyproof your home. For tips on what to do, read this article by JD at Semi Delicate Balance:
-Put up baby gates to block off rooms or stairs
-Cover all exposed outlets
-Lock up cabinets that contain cleaning products or sharp objects
-Pad sharp corners of furniture
-Fasten heavy furniture to the wall
Even if you follow every single rule to the T, I promise that your baby will find some other way to hurt herself and/or destroy expensive items- make sure young children are constantly supervised!!!