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Childproofing
Asked by A.G. from Detroit
on November 23, 2008
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Advice needed for childproofing. We have not childproofed our home yet, our daughter will be 9 months old soon. We haven't done it yet 1) because we can't really affor...
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- Get down on the floor and crawl around to see what she could get into. Make sure you look in every where and behind stuff just incase she can get to it. Then you can g...
- First off, try Craig's List or garage sales for child-proofing stuff. You cannot afford NOT to do anything! If you can't afford to purchase a bunch of child-proofi...
- A., The number one thing is to get all poisons(cleaning supplies), medicine, and matches up out of reach. Keep in mind that toddlers can climb up on counters and the...
What You Didn't Think of When Childproofing
Asked by R.P. from Lansing
on April 9, 2008
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Hi ladies! I have a 9 month old who is not crawling yet....we are trying everything to get him moving but he is just content sitting or laying on the floor with a boo...
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- I wouldn't try too hard to get the mobility going. I was 2 before I walked and was also content to sit around and I'm okay. My son, however crawled at 9 months and ran...
- I found that even though I go thru and "childproof " my home, That doesn't do it all... You have to home proof the child. YOUR home may be as safe as you can make it, ...
- Hi, please don't stress over not crawling. My children all walked then crawled. The only thing you can do is place him on his tummy and if he wants to do something he ...
Childproofing
Asked by S.J. from Miami
on June 7, 2007
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Hi. Does anyone know where to get the gadgets that go on sliding glass doors that beep when they open? They are an actual child safety item, not part of an alarm.
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Pool Saftey
Asked by W.A. from Houston
on January 27, 2010
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My in-laws have recently purchased a home with a pool. I am very concerned about the safety of my two young children around the pool, so I would like to know what kind...
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- You can buy a "pool alarm" that floats on the water and if anything (God forbid--a child) falls into the pool and makes waves on the surface, an alarm will sound. Is ...
- There are steps you can take to keep the child safe such as "floaties" for their arms on younger children. Older children should be taught basic safety along with swi...
- Fence is a good option. If they don't want a fence have them look into getting a net that goes over the pool. I think it is called catch a kid or something like that. ...
Childproofing Egg Shaped Door Handles
Asked by K.L. from Dallas
on June 15, 2009
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Does anyone know of a way to childproof doors with egg shaped handles? My 2yo soon keeps getting into our pantry. I have tried numerous safety covers, but none will wo...
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- They make door locks that go on the top side of the door that the kids cannot reach. It would attach to the frame and lift up at hinge to slide up to lay flat. Sorry ...
- Our door knobs are actually handles so we bought a very inexpensive round door knob set at Home Depot and switched it out. That way we could use the round knob cover ...
- We put latches at the top of the pantry that work great. They are at Home Depot for $1 or so.
Childproofing Our Home, and Need Top of Stair Safety Gate Recommendations
Asked by A.C. from San Francisco
on April 20, 2009
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I have a 5.5 month old little boy who is getting ready to start crawling, and I need to Childproof our home ASAP! Has anyone used a safety gate for the top of your st...
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- I am not sure of the brand, but we have one that actually bolts to the wall and opens and closes. It has worked great for us.
- Dear A., We had wonderful safety gates for the stairs and for around our wood burning stove. I can't remember the brand. I'm sure you will get great advice, but Googl...
- Make sure the gate is one that has a frame that fastens to the wall and then the gate locks into the frame rather than a gate held up just by pressure. I daughter fell...
Childproofing Bed on Vacation
Asked by R.S. from Philadelphia
on March 2, 2008
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Hi,we're renting a house in the outer banks this summer. My 4 year old daughter currently sleeps in twin with rails on both sides. Does anyone have any suggestions fo...
How Do You Keep the Kiddie Pool Slime" "Away?
Asked by K.G. from Chicago
on July 1, 2010
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We got one of those 3' x 10' blow-up pools for the yard. It develops this filmy slime in a couple of days. Dumping that much water so frequently seems to be an incre...
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- We have the same pool. This is what I do. Dump a cup of bleach in every day. I also put a half cup of Arm and Hammer Baking Soda in everyday. It keeps the pool cle...
- use the water to water your plants in the garden. at the very least its watering your grass
- You can use household bleach. It kills the algae and prevents mosquitoes. Not sure how much to use for that much water, I'd start with a cup. Put it in at night or ear...
Need Babyproofer for My Home
Asked by L.D. from San Francisco
on July 4, 2008
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I am looking for a babyproofer in Marin County to protect my newly mobile baby. Anyone used a babyproofing service they were pleased with?
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- I was going to recommend them too. I used them too. They not only give you some amazing ideas but don't shove their stuff down your throat.
- Hi L.. We used a wonderful company. Their website is www.childproofer.com. The owners are a husband & wife; he's a contractor and she's a nurse practitioner. The...
- Hi L.. We live in San Rafael and used The Childproofer, Inc. to childproof our house 5 yrs ago and could not have been happier. he was very professional and did not pu...
Hotel Accomodations for Vacation with My 20-Month Daughter
Asked by N.B. from Portland
on March 2, 2007
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We are taking a family vacation in May with our daughter (who will be 20 months old at the time). I am not sure what kind of room to request (ground floor with patio ...
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- I have traveled a lot with my little ones so I have some experience here. First of all since you are going out of the country I think you should plan on bringing lots...
- the hotel will probably have a crib you can request. as for feeding and diapers, bring enough for the plane ride plus some extra in case of delays and buy the rest th...
- I'm not sure I understand the question. What is the difference, really? Get the kind of room that you like best, I guess. You can't really child-proof a hotel room,...
