Non-slip underlays can help keep your rugs from sliding around and falling once your child gets on their feet.
Learning to walk is tricky enough without having to contend with a slippery surface. That includes shelving units, dressers, TVs and desk units. Everything, especially tall pieces of furniture, should be secured to your walls. Your bookcase might seem solid now, but once a newly-mobile child starts pulling themselves up on it, everything could come tumbling down. Objects that don’t pass the test either need to be moved out of baby’s reach or gotten rid of.
Spend some time examining your living space and check to see what needs securing. When was the last time you gave your floor lamp a wiggle? Anything that is not 100% sturdy runs the risk of toppling over, especially with a child scooting around.
#Babyproof anchor your lamp install
If an outlet isn’t in use, be sure to install outlet covers. Unfortunately, electrical outlets can be the perfect height for tiny fingers to play with. We have put together this handy baby proofing checklist to help you make sure every corner of your home is safe for baby. What about the rest of your house? Have you ensured each room is ready for a young child?Īt BrightPath Kids, your child’s safety is paramount. You have most likely spent considerable time and effort researching what you should and should not do in your nursery. Just when you think you have eliminated all the potential risks, something seemingly harmless turns out to be dangerous. Infants and toddlers have an uncanny ability to get into things that they should not.