How to baby Proof a House! Emily Meleshenko P.6

First Step The first step to baby proofing a house is to crawl around your house. It sounds silly but how else will you know what is dangerous at that level.

Second Step The second step is to take anything that is very valuable to you or easily broken and put it away or somewhere that a baby cant reach.

Don’t Forget Don’t forget to plug all of the electrical outlets. You can buy plastic plugs. Or you can replace them with childproof outlets

Third Step If you have tables or counters with sharp corners they are a hazard. You can rearrange furniture so that the sharp edges don’t stick out You can also cover some of them with rubber

Fourth Step Secure all cupboard doors Secure all kitchen drawers with childproof locks. You don’t want your kids able to get a hold of knives of cleaning supplies

Fire Places Fire places are were most baby injuries happen. Because people forget. If you have a fireplace the corners should be covered by throw pillows or rubber.

Burns Its usually a good idea to turn your water heater down about 20degrees. Don’t leave coffee pots mugs of tea anything that is hot. Unless you are holding it.

Monitors You should have a baby monitor in your baby's room and one near you A way to check if they work is to set a ticking clock next to one and listen to the one near you

MORE If you want more information on baby proofing your house you can go here Ways to baby proof your house

Summary Slide How to baby Proof a House! First Step Second Step Don’t Forget Third Step Fourth Step Fire Places Burns