Baby Proof Your House

Tips from Dylan Marcel of Save Us from Our House:

Dylan’s tips to baby proof your house:

As a new dad I have realized that there are a lot of things in the home that can be hazardous to your little one. Here are a few easy tips on baby proofing your home to insure that they are safe.

1. Look at your house from your baby’s point of view, and remove anything hazardous or breakable. An exploring baby can reach anything below your chest.
2. Secure cupboard doors, drawers, and toilet seats with childproof locks, clips and magnets.
3. Put plastic plug covers on your electrical outlets or replace them with child proof ones.
4. Turn your hot water heater down to prevent burns, about 48 degrees Celsius.
5. Use a baby gate to keep kids out of unwanted areas and away from staircases.
6. Cover sharp corners by installing plastic or rubber bumpers. These can be removed afterwards. Although you should have this in your home regardless, make sure that there is a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector in every room of your house.

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