Window & Door Safety
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Here Is What Happened...
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on January 12, 2009
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So I am having a battle with me almost four year old and two year old. My four year old thinks he can do whatever he wants whenever he wants. We have exhaustedly don...
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- It sounds like it is time for them to start cleaning. My son is almost 2.5 yrs and he knows that if he doesn't clean up his mess, or help clean up his mess, that the ...
- 1) Your older two are wanting your attention and they got it. When you're nursing Zephyr, pop in a dvd and watch it together while you're nursing, multi-task here for...
- a little love and logic might help here. first I would make the boys clean it up. If they refuse to do it, then i would clean it up but they have to pay for my time to...
Terrible Twos or Something More?
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on March 9, 2010
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Hi Moms!
My two year old son's behavior is scaring me a bit, and I am not sure if I'm just overreacting. He is a climber and tries to get up on anything these days. ...
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- Totally typical! My 23 mos. old daughter has been doing the same thing forever. I just keep an eye on her at all times (obviously) and figure she'll get bored it soo...
- I decided that from 1 1/2 years old to 2 1/2 years old, you need to watch them at all times - they simply do not know what is dangerous, and they are quite mobile. Ob...
- Hi, yes this is normal. He is just testing his limits. If I were you, I would nip that in butt right away. Climbing like that can result in him getting very hurt, and ...
Child Proofing Home - What Is a Good Website for Products?
Asked by S.K. from South Bend
on August 23, 2008
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I have an autistic 5 year old and he is playing in the sink, pulling dressers over and getting into all kinds of trouble.. much of I won't go into. I found one websit...
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- We've bought a few things from One Step Ahead that we like - I'm not sure if they will have everything you need but they do have furniture brackets and lots of other t...
- Hello S.. I have never dealt with a child with Autism, but I worked with adults with MR/DD. This is some of the things we did. Remove things he can harm himself wit...
- HI S., I dont know of any good web sites to go on but I do have a son with Autism, he is 9 now. When we bought our house it took a week just to 'Devon-Proof' everythin...
2 Year Old Waking up REALLY Early Coming into Our Room
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on December 21, 2010
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Our 2 year old (29 months) has been in her toddler bed for about a month now. She has always loved being her bed, both crib and her "big girl" bed. Starting a few days...
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- We used a safety doorknob cover on our son's door because we're on different floors and were afraid he'd fall down the stairs in the dark or while sleepy. It kept him...
- My son was always and early riser and once he was in his toddler bed (@ 20 months because he was climbing out of his crib) he would get up and come in and demand break...
- Our daughter does this as well. We put a pressure gate up but put it in the doorway on the diagonal. Sounds strange I know, but it makes it much more difficult to kn...
18 Month Old Climbing Out of Bed
Asked by J.T. from Champaign
on May 9, 2009
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My 18 month old just learned recently how to climb out of her bed. I don't think she is quite ready for a toddler bed, and not that safe to keep her in her crib at the...
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- I haven't read the other posts so this may have already been suggested but I would recommend moving her before she falls out and gets hurt. As for the door -- if you l...
- I highly recommend the crib tent as well, there is even one for a pack and play if you travel. They keep your child safe. For my son, 18 months was way to early to m...
- Most parents have this situation with at least one of their children. You have to child-safe the house. Put a tall gate on the staircase. Preferably one that screws in...
Baby on the go....what Should Use to Baby Proof?
Asked by J.G. from Portland
on March 21, 2007
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My baby is almost 9 months old and just mastered crawling and pulling up and now she is a force to be reckoned with. I need to do some baby proofing and was wondering ...
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- Right now you need drawer latches so fingers don't get caught in them, cabinet latches for chemical things under the sink perhaps, a TV button blocker (if your TV is n...
- HI J., well, the best way to do it is to get on all fours and crawl around see what your child sees then get to the child proofing. Definitely get gates, especially if...
- J., Congrats on your little mover and shaker! When babyproofing, get down on your dd's level by getting on your hands and knees. Follow her and see where her curiosit...
Child Safety
Asked by A.T. from Denver
on October 30, 2007
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hi im looking for child safty producet for my house
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- I have three kids, and the last two are very activie little boys (2&3). With my daughter I never really did any safety to the house, just the basoc stuff I read about ...
- Hello I read all your responses and here is my suggestion if you go to your local home depot store there is a whole isle that is deticated to child saftey with gates ...
- Hey, There's a company called Kidco that has the most AWESOME safety products I've ever used...they have everything from babygates to plug covers and toilet locks. Her...
Baby Proofing
Asked by X.M. from St. Louis
on April 6, 2011
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Hey! Just wanted to know if you ladies have any suggestions on what to do or not to do when I'm trying to baby proof my home. My son is starting to crawl so I need adv...
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- Make sure that any freestanding furniture is anchored to the wall, like bookshelves (they love to empty them and climb on the shelves), large TVs, dressers, cabinets, ...
- Corner covers!!!!!!!!!!! Our house was built in the 60's-70's and so everything is s 90 degree angle and also shorter than modern homes, so all cabinets are right at m...
- We only baby proofed dangerous things and taught our sons to stay out of things that weren't theirs for the rest. Definitely get the covers for the outlets. Make sur...
Travelling with Toddler
Asked by J.F. from San Francisco
on March 12, 2009
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We are going to visit my husband's mom in VT in June. I am nervous because her house is not at all safety proofed. How could I make her house safer for her grandchild ...
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- Can you bring a play pen and a spring loaded gate?
- i have never asked anyone to childproof for us, but would definitely pay attention to things like where chemicals and medicines are. this is a good opportunity for yo...
- Remind your MIL how toddlers love to explore and touch EVERYTHING that is within their reach 0-3 ft. Let her know that you are concerned about her nice things and abou...
Mommy Has Toddler Blues!!
Asked by P.M. from Indianapolis
on January 10, 2013
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My daughters are 12 months apart in age (25 and 13 months).
I've been struggling to potty train the oldest for months now. I know, I know. I've heard all the stori...
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- I know you're not going to like hearing this, but if a child "can" use the potty but doesn't want to, then that child isn't ready to potty train. Pushing it too young ...
- Believe me, I struggle with getting anything clean or organized with young kids in the house! You're not alone! These are very challenging years, and you need to fin...
- ETA: I just read your post again and realized how young your oldest is. I worry she is no where near being ready for potty training. She may be too little to see fin...
