Our homes are where we feel safe and secure, it is as they say, where our heart is. It is therefore difficult to comprehend that our homes can also be the most dangerous places also. Here are some sensible guidelines about keeping baby safe at home.

Keeping Baby Safe at Home

When you first bring your baby home, she won't be able
to do much other than eat and sleep. But before you know
it she'll be crawling around and getting into all sorts of
mischief.

That's why you should plan on childproofing your home as
soon as you can. Your baby will likely spend most of her
time at home, so keeping her safe while she's there is of
utmost importance.

Use childproof gates to keep her away from trouble areas like
bathrooms, kitchens, and stairs. Some gates are pressure
mounted, while others come with hardware that actually
attaches to the wall. Gates at the top of stairs should
always be mounted to the wall to provide extra protection
against falls.

You can also use gates to keep baby in safe areas. Keeping
her in a play room that has that has been thoroughly
childproofed is a great use of gates.

Childproofing electrical outlets is extremely important to
prevent injury. You can use small plastic pieces that plug
into the receptacle when it is not in use. These work well,
but an especially mischievous child could figure out how to
remove them.

Another solution is to replace the standard switchplate with a
childproof switchplate that automatically covers the
receptacle whenever a plug is not plugged in. These are easy
to install and require only a screwdriver.

Get a doorstop for any doors that you keep open to prevent baby
from closing it and crushing his little fingers or hands.

Install a toilet lock to prevent a curious child from falling
in and drowning.

Be sure that all furniture such as television stands, bookcases,
and anything else that a baby could climb or pull on is secured
to the wall.

Pointy corners and edges can be made safe by adding childproofing
edges to them. They are soft and will not hurt little heads or limbs
that bump them.

Make sure drawstring on venetian blinds are short to prevent
strangulation.

Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors on every floor
of your home. Carbon monoxide is especially scary because you can
not see or smell it.

Finally, take CPR and basic first aid course. Because No matter how
well you childproof your home there is always the chance your child
could be injured and you will need to know what to do.

I am sure you will agree that the advice is very sound and seems like common sense but it is important that we act on this advice as well.