Baby Proofing Your House - Safety Tips & Advice For Home

• Take a new look at your house from your baby’s level.
• Clear all surfaces at or below your chest.
• Install rubber stoppers for the top of doors, so they only close a bit and baby’s little fingers won't get pinched.
• Use plug covers that look like an outlet, but have to be twisted to work.
• Keep your purse out of reach.
• Install magnetic cabinet and drawer locks, which are trickier for little ones to learn to open.
• Use a mesh gate because baby is less likely to get hurt and it works well for large doorways.
• Doorknob covers stop your toddler from being able to open the door and run out.
• Remove rubber tips from door stoppers. It doesn’t cost a thing and is a common cause of choking.
• Use slip-proof mats underneath throw rugs and door mats.
• Install a deadbolt or chain at the top of exterior doors, so your toddler doesn't open the door and run out.
• Use a toilet lid lock. Enough said!
• Drape a cloth diaper over the door top to keep baby from getting hurt, shutting the door.
• Install cover guards for sharp table corners.
• Use a TV guard to stop TV play. It covers all the controls.
• Learn which plants are safe, and which aren’t.
• Visually inspect the floor for small objects every time you enter a room.
• Cover tub faucet with soft-inflated cover to protect baby’s head in the bath.
• Remember, if they aren't meant to have it, they'll want it, so move it!
• And, on a less serious note: Eat all the chocolate that comes into the house. It's not good for your baby’s health!

Links to other Baby Safety Information Websites:

Baby Center- Child Proofing
http://www.babycenter.com/baby-childproofing