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Need Recommendation on Top of Stair Safety Gate
we used a company called Little Bird Babyproofing to do our gate across the top of our stairs. he found one that matched our wrought iron - ordered and ...
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- we used a company called Little Bird Babyproofing to do our gate across the top of our stairs. he found one that matched our wrought iron - ordered and installed it f...
- Call InfantHouse.com--they are local and great. They sell and install just about any baby safety item you could dream up. They have been to my house 3 times in the l...
- We got our KidCo top of the stair gate from OneStepAhead. www.onestepahead.com It's been terrific and would definitely recommend. Mom of Twins...
Any Recommendations or Ideas for Kid Proof Screen Doors???
I as Adena have put a baby gate up when it was hot and wanted the door open for the same reason (couldn't find a correct lock) ... Baby Proofing Suggestions ...
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- I as Adena have put a baby gate up when it was hot and wanted the door open for the same reason (couldn't find a correct lock) but that was a couple of years ago they ...
- If this is your front door or just one door...they do make a screen door that is full glass and you can lower the top to let air in. Our friends had one and it was re...
- Hi K., Have you looked on Lowe's ot Home Depot.com? Also, some window manufacturers or installers may have ideas for you. I think most screen/storm doors that ha...
Seeking Advice on Baby Gates for Top and Bottom of Stairs
I was just reading about baby proofing and they made a point of saying that top- of-the-stairs gates must be screwed into the wall, ...
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- I had exactly the same problem. I looked for a very long time to try and find the perfect gate. I looked at the gates that had swinging doors, but with these I was afr...
- I was just reading about baby proofing and they made a point of saying that top-of-the-stairs gates must be screwed into the wall, not just pressure-fitted/what-not. ...
- We got 2 of the Summer extra-tall gates and we love them. They are attractive, tall enough not to be easily climbed, and can be permanently mounted for stairs or temp...
Baby Gate Advice for Wide Area at Top of Stairs
We may give that baby-proofing company a call. It seems like the height of the space (trying to get it to fit under the railing next to the stairs) is going ...
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- Try looking at baby depot or Babies R us. We couldn't find one big enough for our old place, so we just sucked it up and kept an eye on him. We had a 90 lb Boxer that ...
- Hi K., Had you thought about looking at things that they make for dogs. I see many interesting things in catalogs for dogs to keep them in one area. Just wanted...
- I have a good friend that is a professional baby-proofer in the Balto Area. Let me know ifyou want her contact info. B.
Babyproofing
Read all 9 responses: "I was wondering if anyone has tried the gummi crib rail protectors...my 9 month old is chewing the heck out the crib rails.
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- Hi R., I bought crib protectors from www.onestepatatime.com. Unfortunately there is on one in a box. But it really worked. Remember that all kids have their ...
- Ugh they stink! But there aren't a lot of options. :( The solid ones wouldn't fit over my crib rails, so we did go with the adhesive ones. We ended up using super ...
- YES, they stink!! We tried several batches and also tried glue and now our crib is ruined. I threw them out anyway b/c the glue wouldn't work on some parts, like the p...
Traveling with 13Mo Old
They won't need it for a while but maybe you can baby proof the things your daughter ... You can bring some of your favorite babyproofing items and help her ...
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- I would apply the 10 second rule. Keep your eyes and ears open and don't expect everybody else to watch out for her. You can't expect people to baby proof their home....
- You could tell your friend that you want to do her a huge favor and help her baby proof her house. Tell her that you guys can follow her around on her hands and knees ...
- Since you are driving to visit a new baby -- consider buying the baby-proofing items as a gift! And part of that gift could be installing everything for her, too! ...
Baby Loves Fireplace
This should actually be a standard part of babyproofing your house. If there's anything else you may have missed, take the opportunity to babyproof it. ...
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- I put a baby gate up across ours. It was the perfect size. Now We have put a Cedar chest there instead. It fits just inside our mantle and it is as tall as the fire...
- i had that problem when my son was about 6mos old andiput doors on mine and he never went bye it again.goodluck
- We attached a fireplace cover. They are glass doors attached to the front(open like french doors). They have handles on them where you can keep them closed with someth...
Toddler Proofing
We have the same kind of doors, and got ours "baby proofed" with the kits we found at Babies R Us. They are around $5 each and they work perfectly. ...
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- Check out www.onestepahead.com They have lever locks that are hard for kids but easy for adults to open. hope this helps.
- YES!! I'm sure most department stores have them, but I know for sure Wal-Mart carries a door lock that goes over the handle and will work for lever type handles. They ...
- Hey S. I have the same kind of doors the ONLY thing I have found to work is putting slip chain locks high on the outside of the doors. It's no fun having to drill into...
Babyproofing a Fireplace
Read all 30 responses: "Help! We have a marble fireplace and my 8 1/2 month old daughter that is pulling herself up now fell and hit her head on it ...
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- There is a company that makes fireplace bumpers (http://www.shopping.com/xPO-Fireplace_Bumper_Pad). It's a bit more expensive than the one found at OneStepAhead.com, ...
- The best thing we found is the Jack Mat. We tried the bumber guards from Babies'R'Us and my son eventually just pulled those off and it only protected the corners of t...
- My parents use short cusions like the ones off of a couch in front of the fireplace. As long as it is not lit, we have a comfortable place to sit on the floor with th...
Babyproofing the Christmas Tree
Read all 25 responses: "I'm just wondering what other moms have done to keep their toddlers away from the christmas tree. I haven't put mine up yet, ...
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- I agree with what the other ladies said about anchor it to the wall and dont put anything breakable down low. One other thing we had done when our first child was sma...
- Hi, I am not an expert by any means but I had the same fear when my daugther was around that age. First and foremost, you will want to be sure that the tree is extrem...
- Well D. As long as you don't leave him/her alone in the room with the tree it shouldn't be a problem. Anchor it to the wall so it can't tip over if the branches get ...
