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Tips for
Baby Proofing Your Nursery

One of the first safety steps new parents want to take is baby proofing your nursery. Though it’s a while before newborns need much baby proofing beyond using safety straps and keeping crib rails raised, time will fly. You’ll soon find that your baby is moving around the crib, trying to scoot or crawl, and even pulling up.
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So, it’s wise to tackle baby proofing your nursery and the rest of your home before baby steps toward independence. By taking care of the tasks ahead of time, you won’t have to rush to get it accomplished, and you won’t be caught off guard. Far too many parents contact us following a visit to the pediatric emergency room. We prefer for you to be proactive rather than reactive.

Fortunately, baby proofing your home can be simple and cost much less than an ER visit. Nearly anyone can manage the required baby proofing tasks, and the high quality, durable items you’ll need to purchase are very reliable when purchased through a child safety product testing facility.

The Basics

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Start by removing all cushioning products from the crib area. They could be a potential suffocation hazard. Know how to lower your crib mattress. As soon as baby becomes mobile in the crib, you’ll want to move the mattress to a lower position to prevent baby climbing out when he begins to pull up. Make your life easier by lowering the mattress only one time: form the high to the low position. You should also be certain to always keep crib rails pulled up.

Next, be certain that any heavy furniture like dressers and armories are secured to the wall, so that baby can’t pull the furniture down onto himself.

Be certain that any cords for window treatments are tied up and out of the way. These harmless looking strings are a serious choking hazard.

Next, The Gadgets

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Now, that you’ve taken care of the simple things, it’s time to pick up a few gadgets. Hopefully, you already have a baby monitor. As your child gets older and is more prone to being adventurous, be certain to keep the baby monitor on whenever you leave baby alone in her room.

You should also purchase some outlet covers to ensure that baby can’t get shocked by the room’s electrical outlets. Never use plug inserts in your home. They all freely pass through a toilet paper roll thus indicating they are a choking hazard when left on the floor.

You will also want to secure cabinet doors to provide safety for your child. The most reliable and durable items needed to secure outlets and cabinets can be found at our web store.

It only takes a little time and money for baby proofing your nursery. And, the peace of mind you’ll get by knowing your baby is safer while in her/his bedroom is well worth the investment.

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