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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Need to Buy Baby Gate Top & Bottom of Stairway    —Carrollton, TX

"Do you have any recommendations for brands of baby gates that you have used and liked? I am thinking of purchasing a ..."

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I suggest a gate with swinging door. Check out what is available at onestepahead.com. I bought one of my gates there (it required being screwed to the wall), but the...

I have the Evenflo Top of Stair Gate at the top and bottom of my stairs. It screws into the wall and swings open. I don't like the idea of a tension gate at the top ...

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Q: Drawer Locks for Dresser    —Lewisville, TX

"We tried to use regular cabinet and drawer locks on our daughter's new dresser and they just didn't catch right. She..."

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I have some that I just took off of my kitchen drawers...probably is not anything different from what you had but you are welcome to try them. maybe just a different ...

We have those straps that stick on and you can unbuckle, used one for my make-up drawer and now use one on the medicine cabinet in his bathroom. I think we got 'em at...

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Q: Crawler and a Christmas Tree    —Olympia, WA

"Our little one is just about ready to crawl, and as we're going to start putting up our Christmas tree soon, I'm wond..."

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When mine were little like that we would put the tree in a corner. This way they only had limited access to it, and if they did push it, it didnt fall on thm or anyth...

I didn't decorate the bottom third of the tree the year my daughter was in the same stage. It looked kind of funny, but it worked. If you are worried about it falling...

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Q: Baby-proofing Recommendation    —Chicago, IL

"would you recommend a baby-proofing company or brand of products which has worked for you and your little one?"

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I had Protective Parents Childproofing come out to my house. They have a website you can check out with safety tips and prices protectiveparentschildproofing.com. A ...

You can get a lot of the baby proofing stuff at Babies R' Us or Target. I think my cabinet latches and drawer latches are from safety first. Also, Babies R' Us has t...

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Q: Need Advice on Organizing Small Toys That Are Choking Hazard to My Young Son    —Rockaway, NJ

"Hello! Our son is turning 7 months old and will be crawling soon. Our daughter is just about 4 and has a ton of sma..."

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I agree with the last poster. My sister has 5 kids and that is how she's always done it--plastic bins with "Choking Hazards" written on it--they are sorted by type (le...

At 7mthd old, I would think he should play in either a a pack in play with his toys or an exercise chair/acticity or a high-chair. There are also activities they CAN ...

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Q: Babes and Pillows    —Hersey, MI

"Just wondering, when is it safe for a little one to sleep on a pillow? I was wondering when I can put a pillow in my..."

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Hi S., we've used a little pillow for our son from about 11 months. We originally used it because he had a bad cold so it helped to elevate him a little. I found that ...

You know your child well enough to know if you feel there is a danger or not - as well as consulting with your pediatrician. My little guy was around 10 months when w...

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Q: Almost Crawling Baby    —Floral Park, NY

"My nine-month old is at the stage where she doesn't seem happy in her exersaucer and hates the Pack 'n Play. Having h..."

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Do you want to confine her for safety reasons, or because you want her confined to an area with the rug. There is not problem is she rolls on the hardwood floor. O...

I would seriously consider NOT confining her to one space, since she needs to be able to move and explore to develop both her muscles and her mind properly! She shoul...

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Q: Baby Gate for Stairs...    —Seattle, WA

"Hi All! It is time for us to invest in a baby gate for the top of our stairs... any suggestions on ones you like? I..."

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We have a Graco with wood slats, extra high. Works great for us.

i can't recommend a particular brand however my neighbor used zip ties to attach his gate to the wooden railings so he wouldn't have to make holes in it. it's really ...

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Q: Mother of 16 Mos. Daredevil Seeks Advice About Crib to Bed Transition.    —Las Vegas, NV

"My 16 mos. old son recently discovered the "thrill" of flipping himself out of his crib. The mattress was already at ..."

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My daughter recently crawled out of the crib as well, but she only did it once. I think as long as we go get her as soon as she wakes up, she'll stay in it. They do ...

Somthing that you said scared me. you should not have a safty dornob on the inside of his room. what if there is an emergency or a fire and he can't get out? on a chil...

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Q: Who's Had Experience with Professional Baby Proofing Companies?    —Woodland Hills, CA

"I have an appointment with BooBoo Busters. I really think I can do what needs to be done myself but there is somethi..."

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Steve Lung is great. I highly recommend him. He worked for Total Child Safety and now has his own baby proofing & car seat installation business. ###-###-####.

I used to sing in church with the owner of Boo Boo Busters. I was not able to afford the services , but if you can I'd recommend it to make it easy on yourself and Kim...

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