When a baby begins to sit up and crawl, thoughts of baby- and child-proofing the home soon follow. Child safety gates play an important role in child-proofing. The purchase may initially appear easy, but there are some important differences to be...
A major task that you must undertake when your child begins to crawl is childproofing your home. This includes putting all dangerous items out of reach, installing safety plugs in electrical outlets and bolting heavy furniture to the wall, among...
Installing child safety gates throughout your house is an essential element of baby-proofing, explains the Home Safety Council. Placed in strategic locations, these gates can keep your child from getting into trouble or danger. As of 2009, the...
Keeping kids safe around the home is no easy task. Children, including babies not even old enough to walk, are naturally inquisitive and constantly explore their surroundings. Stairs, home swimming pools, hot stoves and harmful chemicals all pose...
If you have a baby--or babies--in your home, it's likely a foregone conclusion that you will need to install a baby gate or two. Baby gates can keep your little one confined to an area that's relatively safe by blocking him from stairways or...
The use of an infant safety gate can protect your young children from harmful accidents. Kidco infant safety gates have received excellent ratings by both consumers and product experts. The Kidco Safeway Child gate series offers hardware-mounted...
Consistency and discipline are necessary for any child but can be critical for a child with autism or an autism spectrum disorder. As many as one in 110 children has been diagnosed with this neurological disorder, according to the Centers for...
The great outdoors can present a great number of hazards for your kid, especially as kids are bent on exploring everything, whether they are crawling, walking, toddling or learning how to climb and jump. Injuries are the top cause of death for...
Two days ago, your baby's rolling and scooting radius was limited to approximately 1 square foot. Now he's pulling up, cruising, crawling and getting into everything. If you're wondering how you will ever shower or use the bathroom now that your...
Installing a baby gate is a simple process but one that if not done correctly can lead to serious injury should the gate fail at the top of a flight of stairs. Whether you are installing a pressure mounted or hardware mounted gate, take time to...
Baby safety gates are one of many childproofing items commonly used in households to avoid injuries among infants and toddlers. Gates are used to block off rooms or areas of the home to prevent babies from wandering around unsupervised. Baby...
Recent economic trends have led to an increase in the popularity of wood stoves as an alternative heat source to fuel. Consumers are seeking ways to save money as fuel prices continue to rise. In addition, the green movement has prompted many to...
The home can be a dangerous place for a baby or young child, and accidents in the home are a common reason for visits to the emergency room. But child proofing the home need not be overwhelming. Parents just have to think like a child and look for...
Although there is no particular age a child must move from a crib to a bed, most children switch between the ages 1½ and 3, according to the Babycenter website. The reasons for the transition vary. Adventurous babies can learn how to climb...
Children usually are ready to transition to a big bed between the ages of 18 months and 3 1/2 years, but children under the age of two sometimes get trapped between the bed and the wall, so it may be wise to wait until your child is at least 2...
It is inevitable that once your baby becomes more mobile and uses his independence to explore the confines of his home, he will have more than his share of tumbles and "ouches." As soon as a baby can crawl, pull herself up and then eventually...
The inability of children to foresee potential dangers coupled with their intense curiosity puts them at risk of injury inside your home. Home-related injuries are responsible for an average of 20,000 deaths and 21 million medical visits each...
Child-safety locks and latches are an investment, but you don't need to lock every cabinet in the house. In fact, allowing babies and toddlers access to some cabinets stocked with plastic dishes and toys keeps them entertained while you prepare...
The curiosity and energy of toddlers can seem endless. Keeping up with your bundle of boundless enthusiasm isn't easy. Protecting her can be even more difficult. Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in children 1 to 4 years old...
Active toddlers seem to fall down or bump into things almost constantly as they begin to walk, climb and run. If your toddler falls on his face, he might accidentally injure a baby tooth. Although the damage might look unsightly, it usually won't...
Baby safety gates are designed to use in doorways to prevent babies, small children and pets from crawling or walking into specific rooms of the home or down stairs. Retractable-style baby safety gates provide an easy way to remove and store the...
You may feel overwhelmed if you think about all the dangers in your home that could harm your child. Fortunately, you can address most hazards including stairs, chemicals, appliances, sharp objects, drawers, cabinets and windows with three...
The world is a fascinating place for even its tiniest inhabitants. From day one, your baby is growing, learning and developing. As parents, your job is to help your little one learn and grow through play, stimulation and lots of tender, loving...
Your home contains many hazards that could hurt your baby. Electrical outlets, stairs and your kitchen all pose dangers to small children who aren't yet able to identify and avoid potentially dangerous situations. Babyproofing your home by...
An infant walker consists of a metal or plastic frame with wheels on the base and a suspended seat in the center for the baby to sit in. A walker is designed for a baby beginning at age 4 months and can be used until he is able to walk unassisted....
When you're child-proofing the kitchen, think about poisons. Move any products containing toxins out of the kitchen. Many cleaning products or other poisons look like juice or foods your child may be used to ingesting, and they may not ask before...
As your baby becomes more mobile, the issue of ensuring a safe place to explore that mobility becomes a significant one. In 2007, a study by Karin Mack, Ph.D., found that more than 20,000 infants a year went to an emergency department for injuries...
The first year of a baby's life is filled with change. Perhaps one of the most impressive changes is when that cute little bundle becomes a crawling, then cruising, then walking little person. As your baby becomes more mobile, the issue of...
The beautiful coffee table you purchased to complement your living room set before having children may now loom as a safety threat for your baby. Many furniture items with sharp corners present a serious injury risk for your baby. Mobile babies...
