Baby Proofing Your Home Checklist

by Newborn Baby Checklist

Babies are not only sensitive, they are also very vulnerable. That is why if you think that putting some cushions here and there in your home is enough, you have to think again. Yes, even our homes can pose great danger to our little ones if we do not think things over thoroughly.

As they say, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” So if you really want your child to be really safe within your home, then there are five main things you need to check and do:

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							Prevent Falls				Babies love to move around, and once they are able to crawl, they will be wiggling so much that they can end up tumbling from the change table you are using. To avoid that from happening, you need to pay close attention to your child. Always stay close when they are in an elevated surface, and prioritize your child’s welfare over things like ringing phones. You need to prevent yourself from falling as well, specifically when you have your baby in your arms. Make sure your floor mats do not slip, there is lighting in places you have to walk on at the depths of the night, and that there is nothing cluttering the floor and the stairs.

							Take Away Hazards				Chords and furniture are two things that present great hazard to your baby and are things you need to take away. Big portraits, breakable frames, and TV and stereo chords are some of the things you need to either move to another room or make sure are far from your child’s reach. It is best to move those things away from your child’s changing table, crib, and bassinet, too.

							Remove Chokables				Scrabble pieces and beads can easily choke your baby. Since babies like biting and innocently putting things into their mouths, you have to be cautious and take away things that might choke them. As a rule of thumb, avoid putting things that can pass through a toilet paper cardboard roll near your baby.

							Keep Baths Safe				Unlike adults, babies can’t do anything when they end up slipping into the water, so it is our duty to keep them safe while in the bathtub. Make sure the water level is low and will not pose a threat of drowning and the water is not too hot. To make sure the water’s temperature is just right, you can test it with your own hand, use heat-sensitive toys, or adjust your water heater’s setting to less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

							Avoid Risk of SIDS				Sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS commonly occurs during sleep. At such, you have to make sure that your child’s sleeping environment poses no danger. Anything soft that bumps the child in the cot should be taken away. This includes bumpers, towels, plush toys, and pillows. Make sure that the mattress is firm and that it is covered with a tight sheet. If you think your baby will be cold, opt for a sleep sack or wearable blanket instead. Also make sure that the baby will never be trapped between the mattress and the cot or bassinet by getting a firmly fitted mattress. Lastly, to avoid any injury, make sure that the child’s cot or bassinet is sturdy and reliable. This means it should not have any damage or broken pieces. It must not also have big gaps; gaps should always be smaller than the width of a dollar bill.

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