How to Baby-Proof Your House - Safety Checklist for Infants

Cover all sharp furniture edges and corners with bumpers or safety padding. Block all open outlets with furniture or use safety plugs. Latch closed any drawers, doors or cupboards within baby's reach. Get rid of any blinds or curtains with looped cords, or install safety tassels and cord stops to tuck away the cords.

1. What is needed for baby proofing?
2. How can I keep my baby safe at home?
3. What are safety recommendations for infants and children?
4. How do I Babyproof my baby's room?
5. How long do you need to baby proof for?
6. How do you childproof?
7. What should you not do with an infant?
8. How would you know if the child is ready to be toilet trained?
9. How do you keep a newborn healthy?
10. What are safety hazards for babies?
11. Why is infant safety so important?
12. What safety measures should be done if the child is in the crib?

What is needed for baby proofing?

Proceed room by room.

1. Set your water heater no higher than 120 degrees to prevent scalding.
2. Lock up household chemicals and medicines or put them out of reach. ...
3. Put window guards on any windows on a high floor; a child can fall through a screen.
4. Secure furniture and TVs to the walls.
5. Get outlet covers.

How can I keep my baby safe at home?

When your baby becomes mobile, here are important tips to keep your baby safe around your home:

1. Put electrical outlet covers on all outlets.
2. Secure electrical cords to baseboards.
3. Install safety gates securely in front of stairs and basement doors. ...
4. Store cleaners and medications out of reach and in a locked cabinet.

What are safety recommendations for infants and children?

Do not leave your baby alone on changing tables, beds, sofas, or chairs. Put your baby in a safe place such as a crib or playpen when you cannot hold him. Your baby may be able to crawl as early as 6 months. Use gates on stairways and close doors to keep your baby out of rooms where he or she might get hurt.

How do I Babyproof my baby's room?

Checklist for Babyproofing Your Nursery

1. Anchor furniture and televisions to prevent serious injuries from tip-overs. ...
2. Keep all furniture away from windows. ...
3. Cordless window treatments and blinds are best. ...
4. Install window guards or window stops on windows. ...
5. Use sliding outlet covers.

How long do you need to baby proof for?

Six months to One Year.

So if you haven't done much baby proofing yet, now is the time to do it. More specifically, as your little one starts to crawl, you'll need to keep the floors clean and clear of objects that are not age appropriate and that he could swallow.

How do you childproof?

1. Be familiar with the settings on your hot-water heater. ...
2. Keep bathrooms locked or secured at all times. ...
3. Know how to keep baby's crib safe. ...
4. Keep an eye out for heavy objects around the home. ...
5. Be cautious around electricity. ...
6. Don't forget about window blinds. ...
7. Create a small object tester. ...
8. Use gates around stairs.

What should you not do with an infant?

Five Things NOT to Do to Babies

• Ignore them (don't) Under natural birth conditions, newborns are ready to communicate with mother, father and others. ...
• Let them cry (don't) Imagine being in pain and asking for help and being ignored. ...
• Leave them alone (don't)
• Not hold them whenever possible (please hold them) ...
• Punish them (don't)

How would you know if the child is ready to be toilet trained?

If your child shows two or more of these signs, it's a good indication that they're ready to start potty training: Pulling at a wet or dirty diaper. Hiding to pee or poop. Showing Interest in others' use of the potty, or copying their behavior.

How do you keep a newborn healthy?

12 strategies for keeping your newborn healthy

1. Vaccinate. ...
2. Dress your newborn appropriately. ...
3. Encourage hand-washing. ...
4. Breastfeeding is encouraged, but isn't your only option. ...
5. Guide older children to have healthy hygiene practices. ...
6. Ensure your child is hydrated. ...
7. Remove footwear in the house. ...
8. Manage other areas of germ exposure.

What are safety hazards for babies?

This hazard, which includes choking, suffocation, and strangulation, is the number one cause of accidental death among babies under age 1. More than half of infant suffocation happens in the crib or bed, and the majority of childhood choking injuries are caused by food. 3. Drowning: 16 percent of deaths.

Why is infant safety so important?

Because babies can develop new skills quickly, adults can be caught unaware and injuries may happen. If you understand a child's development, this will help you plan ahead for safety. Different risks appear at every stage of development and change takes place very rapidly in the early months and years.

What safety measures should be done if the child is in the crib?

Place baby on his/her back in a crib with a firm, tight-fitting mattress. Do not put pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, pillow-like bumper pads or pillow-like stuffed toys in the crib. Consider using a sleeper instead of a blanket. If you do use a blanket, place baby with feet to foot of the crib.