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Looking Out For Baby - Making Sure It’s Safe

Filed Under Infants and Toddlers 

A new baby is a joyous occasion in anyone’s household. What aren’t so joyous are the provisions and preparations that you’ll need to make before the arrival of the baby. Babies are, by nature, curious and active, and will want to explore your home the moment they are able to move around.

Household accidents can cause problems for your baby, and the best way to keep them safe is to adequately baby-proof your home so that all hazards are removed. Baby proofing may sound overwhelming, but it is an important step for preparing your home for baby. Great tools like new changing tables, changing pads, and non-slip stair treads can make your life a little easier and your home much safer for your baby.

Make sure your baby’s crib is safe. Its slats or openings should not be large enough to pass a regular soda can through. It should be put together tightly, and made with a tight, fitted sheet. Keep the stuffed animals on the shelf to reduce the risk of suffocation in the bed.

Check to see that your changing table and changing pad are sufficiently secured and there is no way for baby to roll off. Never place a changing table near outlets or any other type of electrical equipment within reach of the baby, and of course, never leave baby unattended on the changing table. Make sure you have all of the supplies you need before you lay him or her down for a changing.

Check your water heater. You don’t want to scald your baby by turning the heater up too high. 120 degrees should be hot enough. Before you place baby in the water, test it with a sensitive part of your body, such as your elbow, to make sure it isn’t too hot.

Install a baby gate near all stairways, both at the top and the bottom that only you can access. If baby is getting old enough to crawl up or down the stairs, consider non-slip stair treads to reduce the risk of baby slipping down the stairs, especially if your stairs aren’t carpeted.

Make sure any toxic items are locked in a bottom cabinet, or placed high in a taller cabinet that baby can’t reach. These items can include bleach, household cleaners, and any alcohol that you may currently have in the house. Keep the key in a safe place, up and away from where baby is crawling.

Kat Hafen contributes to many baby and parent online publications including HugaMonkey. Always on a quest for the best baby diaper gear, Kat can point out a great changing pad cover. For more information regarding changing pad covers, visit http://www.hugamonkey.com/changing-pad-covers.

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