Childproofing 101 Manual: Making Homes Safer for Kids

By Dr. David W. Lask

Childproofing 101 Manual- describes the basics of childproofing. Top 20 safety tips, home evaluation, and installation of products. This manual goes room by room and describes the most common danger zones in the home. Recommendations are given on specific products to solve these common danger zones with installation tips from a 20 year veteran of childproofing. Save time and money with this simple guide that will give you expert advice on the BEST products to make your home safe for your new baby.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Aug 22, 2014
• ISBN: 9781483537337

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Top 20 - Home Childproofing Tips

1. Tall lamps or anything taller than your baby that can be pulled over should be taken out of the child's environment or blocked off with furniture.

2. Poisons should NOT be kept under the sink, regardless of whether or not the cabinet is childproofed. Poisons should always be kept up high, out of your child's reach. The best option is cleansers and products that are safe for kids.

3. Magnets on refrigerators are not a good idea. If they fall on the floor, your child could put it in his/ her mouth and choke on it.

4. When cooking, all pot handles should be turned in so your baby does not reach up and pull the handle. If possible, use your back burners first.

5. The white plastic cap on the end of a door stop is a choking hazard. Test it to see if it comes off easily, if so, replace with a solid white plastic door stop.

6. Always keep TV's out of reach so your baby can't pull it over. Secure TV's to the wall or secure them to the furniture with straps.

7. Wall hangings should never be put over the crib. If your child pulls it down, nails could come loose and fall into the crib...not to mention have the glass break in the crib.

8. Mobiles should be removed when your child is 5-7 months. Children can pull the mobile down, or the little strings from the mobile can be wrapped around your child's finger and cause injury.

9. Cords to blinds should be lifted high out of reach of your child. Children can pull the cords and could be accidentally strangled. Blinds that have NO cords are the best option.

10. Turn your hot water heater down below 120 degrees to prevent scalding.

11. Pet doors should be blocked off so your baby does not go through