Baby-proofing a Baby or Toddler Room

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In This Article: Childproofing a Toddler Room Safe Toddler Beds Safe Storage Child-Safe Chairs & Tables A Clean, Safe Closet As you have all the other rooms in the house, baby-proof the nursery by studying it from an infant’s point of view and implement the safety precautions already detailed in this section of HomeTips. Then […]

Buying Safe Baby & Toddler Toys

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This helpful buying guide provides information on safe baby and toddler toys. Safety tips about small toys, age-appropriate toys, electrical toys, and more. Toys make learning fun, and the favorite ones get hard use. Many of today’s toys are not only educational and durable, but, fortunately, also quite safe if played with as the manufacturer […]

How to Childproof Your Home: A Complete Guide

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This expert article by Don Vandervort, author of Making Your Home Child Safe (Sunset), will teach you how to keep your small kids safe both inside and outside your home. In This Article: Childproofing a Bathroom Baby-proofing a Baby or Toddler Room Childproofing Stairs Child-Friendly Interior Surfaces Electrical Cords, Outlets, and Devices Protecting Your House […]

Childproofing Room by Room

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In This Article: Childproofing the Kitchen General Kitchen Safety Childproofing Kitchen Appliances Child-Safe Storage Childproof Locks & Latches Childproofing Other Rooms Expert guide to childproofing room by room, beginning with the kitchen and directing you to childproofing techniques for all rooms. Keeping our children safe is our most important responsibility. In this section of HomeTips, […]