Baby-Proofing

Baby-Proofing

L. Elizabeth Forry

The How and Why to Keeping Your Baby Safe

According to the CDC, over 7,000 children between the ages of 0-19 died in 2019 due to accidental injuries. What makes this data even more tragic is that, more often than not, the accidental death of a young child or infant is entirely preventable.  Drowning was the number one cause …

Deidre Parsons

How to Babyproof Electrical Outlets and Cords

We are willing to bet that no parent wants their baby or toddler to suffer an electric shock. Baby proofing electrical outlets and cords throughout the home is the best way to prevent this from happening.  But where should you start? You are bombarded with opinions and information the second …

Dara Brewton Schweitzer

Baby-Proofing Your Home: Interior and Exterior Doors

As any parent will tell you, safety is one of the most critical issues — especially with the level of curiosity a baby or small child has! Safety risks can be found in each and every corner of your home, but some of the places that are notorious for pinching …

L. Elizabeth Forry

Baby Proofing Your Windows To Keep Your Little Ones Safe

Is the explorative nature of your little one making it tough to baby-proof your home? Do you feel like you need four sets of eyes just to keep them in your line of sight? As a parent, worry can seem like a full-time job, but it doesn’t have to, momma. …

L. Elizabeth Forry

How to Best Baby Proof Your Cabinets and Drawers

Babyproofing your cabinets and drawers is a must when you have a little one on the way. We use our cabinets to store many harmful and potentially deadly items if children ingest them, so keeping them secured and locked is a must.  When you are expecting a baby, having a …

L. Elizabeth Forry

20-plus Top Tips to Baby-Proof Your Fireplace

In the following several sections, we will go over products, how to use them and where you can buy them that will safely and effectively baby-proof your fireplace year-round! If you’re ready to baby-proof your fireplace let’s jump right in! Reasons Why You Need to Baby Proof Fireplace Besides the …

L. Elizabeth Forry

Top Tips for Baby-proofing the Bedroom

You’re about to be a parent, congratulations! Bringing a baby home is one of the most exciting things new parents experience! Along with all the excitement, though also comes worry.  Many hidden dangers face a baby, and as parents, our job is to protect them. Even before our babies are …

Kara Sylvester

Keeping your Little One Safe in your Bathroom

The bathroom is the worst room in the house for babies and toddlers. It just is. When my kids were that age, I remember thinking how much easier it would be if they could just nevergo in the bathroom. Everywhere you look, there are dangers: A slippery surface that could …

Kara Sylvester

How to Baby Proof Each Area of your Living Room

Our home is our safe haven, right? The place where we feel most safe and secure. Our living rooms in particular are the place we come together as a family and relax. But for little guys, there are many hazards and dangers in their own living room. No need to …