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Is your home safe for children?

Most people think about protecting their possessions from sticky little fingers, but the opposite is also true: If you expect to have young children in your living room, you’re obligated-no arguments! – to keep them from getting hurt. Whether you have a little tyke of your own or not, be sure to look at your home from a child’s perspective. Do what you need to make it childproof – this is the case whether you live in Colorado, or anywhere else in the country!

Once your tyke is rolling, it’s not long until they scoot, then crawl, and then cruise. Crusing is when they’re not quite walking yet, but are able to get around by using couches & coffee tables as a crutch.

How does the room look from a child’s perspective? Get down to the same height as a child! Don’t just squat down for a quick check; lie down on your stomach and look around at everything that’s within your reach. Wow – doesn’t that glass trophy look like a fun thing to play with! How about those little holes in the wall where the wires go, what’s inside them?
It’s time to get rid of the potpourri & put breakables in high places. Many common household plants are poisonous, and babies don’t know they shouldn’t put those pretty leaves in their mouths, so move them. Don’t forget about low reaching shelves. They’re sure to be grabbed at by a curious toddler.

Use outlet covers to cover out electrical outlets. Keep electrical cords out of the way, preferably wound up or contained within plastic or PVC tubing. Prior to securing the cords, make sure they don’t show bare wires. Any cords to the window blinds should be tied up out of reach too.

If you have coffee tables with sharp corners, try to have some temporary padding to stick on those corners. If they do, use corner guards to protect little noggins. Never use glass tables in a room where children might be playing.

How can they get out, if they wanted to get out? Be prepared for your little one to venture outdoors if the front door is unlocked. The little tyke is bound to try to escape from other doorways too. Make sure to have plenty of baby gates handy.

If they eat dirt or dust, don’t sweat it! It’s their way of adjusting to the world around them. Don’t be bashful about teaching them not to reach for unsafew items if the parent isn’t around to do so. Apparently, it’s not time for a new hairstyle.

This article was provided by Colorado experts – Automated Homefinder.

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