Are These Safety Additions on Your Baby Proofing Checklist?

It’s always a delight to see your baby scampering around the house and testing their newfound curiosity. Once they reach their first year, though, you’ll start to see that their adventurous nature often puts them in dangerous situations. You want to keep your home as safe as possible when your little one begins trotting around.

In this post, our experts at Handyman Connection of Rockville discuss what should be on your baby proofing checklist.

Block Electrical Outlets 

Your child has curious hands, and they’ll put these in places they shouldn’t, such as the electrical outlets within their reach. Baby proofing outlets is quite simple, though; all you need to do is cover them with plastic safety plugs. Alternatively, you can hide the outlets, along with the electrical cords, behind the furniture or with a hide-a-cord device.

Keep the Stairs Secure

The last thing you want is for your adventurous toddler making their way to the staircase with nothing to stop them from falling. Since you won’t always be there when your child starts to go crawling around the home, we recommend securing your staircase with a grille and baby gate.

The fireplace is another place where you should install a grille, to keep them safe from burns, ashes and dirt. Keep matches, fireplace tools and logs in a secure place that’s out of their reach.

Keep Dangerous Items Locked Up

You’ll be surprised how a baby can open storage areas through sheer persistence and fiddling. The last thing you want is for them to have their hands on deadly items, such as chemicals and sharp objects. That’s why, on top of keeping those items secure and locked up, you should store them in a shelf or cabinet that’s too far for them to reach.

At Handyman Connection of Rockville, we can help you keep your home a safer place for your baby. Call us today at (301) 740-8865 or fill out our form for an estimate on our services.