Window Guard

Crawling is a very important stage in your baby’s development. It not just makes your baby mobile but also helps a great deal in strengthening your baby’s leg muscles required for her to walk on her own. A baby will start to crawl at around six to ten months. However, all babies grow differently. Some may crawl late and some may roll or wiggle on their tummies. Some may even skip crawling all together and start walking. Whatever be your baby’s way to turn mobile, it is imperative that you child proof your home to avoid any harm to your little one.

It is a fact that once your baby starts crawling, you will have to work 10 times harder to keep her safe. When she’s on the move, your baby will need constant supervision to avoid any mishaps. A crawling baby can get into a lot of mischief. Hence it is important to give special emphasis on baby proofing your home. One of the easiest ways of doing this is to simply look around the house. Sit on all fours like your crawling baby and judge how safe your baby will be. You can then pull away all the things off her reach that will attract her natural curiosity and can harm her. Here are few tips that you can use to keep your crawling baby safe.

• When your baby starts to crawl, it takes less than a minute for her to move to places in the house that have hidden dangers. For instance, the stairway poses a great danger for your little baby. Therefore, the first step to child-proof your house is to install an infant safety gate near the staircase, kitchen or anywhere else where your child can be at risk. The infant safety gate is usually pressure mounted and hence gives you the flexibility to move it around the house. Also it looks attractive while keeping your baby safe.
• Having a baby play pen is another great way to child-proof your home. It provides a safe and secure play zone for your little one while you can complete your daily chores peacefully. This little unit will add to your home’s décor and also create a safe portable play area for your baby.
• Check the floor for splinters or sharp objects. Avoid leaving any choking hazards on the floor. Look for floor lamps or other electronic devices that could be pulled down by your baby. Keep all the electric cords and wires out of reach and shield all electric outlets with safety caps.
• A window guard also becomes important as your baby will start to hold things around and stand. Window guards prevent fall offs keeping your baby safe and your home ventilated.
• Babies generally have a reflex to put into their mouth everything that they can lay their hands on. The chemicals, medicines, household cleaners, etc should be kept out of a child’s reach, always.
• Cover all the sharp edges of your furniture as these might become potential dangers for your growing baby.

Once your baby starts to crawl and move around, you will literally need eyes at the back of your head too! Despite the hundreds of child safety gadgets in the market, the best way to look after your baby is by constant supervision. The measures you take should help make you and your child feel safer and more relaxed.

Guest Blogger: Nisha