By Ira Periyavallur
You feel on top of the world when your baby moves around the house. However, this is also the time you have to be on your toes taking extra care and precautions. You obviously do not want to take risks with your baby so it is only natural if you go that extra mile with precautions.
Danger Areas
First recognize all the danger areas in your home. These are stairs, parapets, slats, bathrooms, and balconies etc. which need to be blocked to avoid any mishaps. Use a gate to block the staircases. The gate must be high enough so that the baby does not open the gate. Make sure that the bolt of the gate is far beyond the baby's reach lest the baby unlocks it. Some babies may put their head between two slats which is fatal. Hence, the slats must be either closely spaced or it is better that the gate is designed in the form of a closed door so that the baby does not attempt anything mischievous.
Balconies and parapets are another set of danger areas. If there are open parapets in your home then ensure that there are no stools or any such furniture pieces using which the baby can access the parapet. During the growth stage, babies have a tendency to climb on most things they see. This can have another fatal effect. Hence, it is better to close the balconies and lock the access points to the parapets. Keep the bathrooms locked and secure so that you child cannot access it without your notice.
Furniture
Bookshelves, table tops, etc. must be secured lest it topples on your baby. Also make the bookshelves strong enough so that they don't fall over when your baby pulls out things from the shelf. Table tops especially the ones with glass tops are highly risky. If the baby holds one end of the top and stands then chances are high that the glass top will topple over the baby. This will obviously endanger the baby's life. Hence, keep all your furniture secure.
Furniture such as cots, chairs, cupboards etc. have very sharp edges. If the baby knocks over them then they will get very badly hurt. Therefore, pad such edges so as to avoid knocking over and getting hurt.
Electrical precautions
If there are sockets and plugs within your baby's reach then plug them to avoid electrical accidents. Electrical, wires, cords, tapes must be hidden and ensure that no live wire is exposed in any part of your home.
Other Precautions
Keep the drapery cords far away from babies reach so that he or she does not play with the cords and get entangled. Keep breakable showpieces and crockery out of their reach.
These are simple steps that will ensure your baby's safety while enjoying their progress everyday.
You feel on top of the world when your baby moves around the house. However, this is also the time you have to be on your toes taking extra care and precautions. You obviously do not want to take risks with your baby so it is only natural if you go that extra mile with precautions.
Danger Areas
First recognize all the danger areas in your home. These are stairs, parapets, slats, bathrooms, and balconies etc. which need to be blocked to avoid any mishaps. Use a gate to block the staircases. The gate must be high enough so that the baby does not open the gate. Make sure that the bolt of the gate is far beyond the baby's reach lest the baby unlocks it. Some babies may put their head between two slats which is fatal. Hence, the slats must be either closely spaced or it is better that the gate is designed in the form of a closed door so that the baby does not attempt anything mischievous.
Balconies and parapets are another set of danger areas. If there are open parapets in your home then ensure that there are no stools or any such furniture pieces using which the baby can access the parapet. During the growth stage, babies have a tendency to climb on most things they see. This can have another fatal effect. Hence, it is better to close the balconies and lock the access points to the parapets. Keep the bathrooms locked and secure so that you child cannot access it without your notice.
Furniture
Bookshelves, table tops, etc. must be secured lest it topples on your baby. Also make the bookshelves strong enough so that they don't fall over when your baby pulls out things from the shelf. Table tops especially the ones with glass tops are highly risky. If the baby holds one end of the top and stands then chances are high that the glass top will topple over the baby. This will obviously endanger the baby's life. Hence, keep all your furniture secure.
Furniture such as cots, chairs, cupboards etc. have very sharp edges. If the baby knocks over them then they will get very badly hurt. Therefore, pad such edges so as to avoid knocking over and getting hurt.
Electrical precautions
If there are sockets and plugs within your baby's reach then plug them to avoid electrical accidents. Electrical, wires, cords, tapes must be hidden and ensure that no live wire is exposed in any part of your home.
Other Precautions
Keep the drapery cords far away from babies reach so that he or she does not play with the cords and get entangled. Keep breakable showpieces and crockery out of their reach.
These are simple steps that will ensure your baby's safety while enjoying their progress everyday.
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