Having a baby is a blessing, yes. That's why we should protect that little bundle of joy at all costs. As babies, toddlers, and kids are particularly prone to minor to major accidents, it is essential to take safety precautions even in the condo we live in.
Let’s prevent your baby from having bruises, slips, or, worse, potentially fatal falls by baby-proofing your condo.
Baby Proofing: Make Your Condo Baby Safe
You may be in denial of it, but your baby grows up faster than you think. A baby can begin to crawl and explore its surroundings at as little as eight months old. They'll just be napping and drinking milk one day, then slowly crawling, rolling, and attempting to stand up in your condo's living room the next day.
Now, here comes the question: How can you ensure your children’s safety when at home or in your condo unit? The answer to that question is to get your place baby-proofed.
Babyproofing your home means removing any risks and potential sources of harm for young children. Better safe than sorry, right? Whether you’re a first-time parent or you have relatives with babies that often visit your condo, you would naturally want the little ones to be able to roam around safely and securely. That's why babyproofing your home as early as you can is the best solution. You would want to guarantee that everything in your home, from the floor to the appliances and displays, is kid-friendly because your condo would act as a safe sanctuary or nest for small children too. As a parent, taking additional precautionary measures is not paranoid. More so, it is being proactive and preventing the problem even before it even arises. It's actually smart thinking!
How to Babyproof a Condo
Babyproofing your home is necessary if you have a curious toddler or an active infant who likes to explore their environment without risk. Plus, ensuring the safety of your children gives you more peace of mind.
Let’s walk through this checklist and tips on how to babyproof your house or condo to make it a safe haven for your baby:
Secure all doors and windows.
When your toddler eventually learns how to open doors, you'll want to make sure that every window and door is securely closed to prevent your child from climbing through them, especially if you live in a relatively tall building like a condo.
Installing safety baby gates or purchasing low-cost child safety door locks and stops is something you can do. Use decal stickers on glass doors to remind your children not to run into them. Maintaining blinds on windows is a nice way to let natural light and air into the unit, but you also need to cover electrical outlets and secure the cords because babies can easily become tangled in them or strangled because of how far they can reach.
Check if your furniture is baby-proof.
Check every piece of heavy furniture and big household appliances, such as televisions, cabinets, bookshelves, and lights, so that they are stable and cannot be toppled over.
Examine your current furniture and decide which items should be wall-mounted to prevent tipping. Soften any furniture's corners with corner cushions or corner guards and any handles or knobs that protrude at the baby's eye level. Use cord coverings wherever practical, and tuck all electrical cords beneath furniture. You also need to make sure that the baby's crib you have selected is safe for your child, especially if it's a newborn baby in your condo. The height of the crib should be just right—neither too high nor too low. Also, there shouldn't be too many pillows or stuffed animals because they could suffocate on them. It's also important to give them a safe sleeping environment.
Maintain a child-friendly kitchen.
Since the kitchen is generally where household accidents occur, it should be carefully maintained and watched over, especially if you have a kid who stays in your condo.
To prevent your children from hurting themselves if they happen to grab hot pot and pan handles, keep them away from the stove and the oven door. Using your back burners is the best option if your stove has four burners.
Slip-proof the bathroom
Other than the kitchen, the bathroom and laundry room are also accident-prone areas in your condo unit, so you should be babyproofing the space for your little one.
Ensure that your infant won't leave the bathroom by themselves. The bathroom floor needs to be kept dry at all times. However, since accidents may occasionally be prevented, like slipping on the floor with water or shampoo, you can make your bathroom slip-proof so you won't have to worry about your child tripping and falling. One excellent way to do this is to install rubber mats.
Keep away from harmful substances and objects.
Knives, glasses, fire, and heated objects are examples of dangerous objects and dangerous items that should be kept out of curious babies' reach in the kitchen, and as for the bathroom, keep any cleaning supplies, medications, personal hygiene products, nail clippers, and razors out of your child's sight.
Declutter your condo.
Keeping your area tidy is the most crucial thing you can do to avoid mishaps at home, so make sure your condo is clean every day. This includes making sure that all surfaces are clear of clutter and that you have enough space to move about.
Since they spend a lot of time on your floor, especially while they are playing or exploring your condo, pay attention to this area. Sweep the floors, wipe surfaces, and vacuum so that the kids won't find any choking hazards on the floor.
Don’t leave your baby with pets.
Nowadays, a lot of condo buildings allow pets inside the unit. That being said, you should never leave your infant alone with your pets. More than there could be allergic or sensitive reactions from your baby, some pets can become agitated around your babies, especially if they are loud.
Babies enjoy touching, so when they ultimately learn to crawl, you may have to keep an eye out for any dog poop or spilled food because the little ones may try to eat or swallow it.
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