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Baby Proofing
the Entire House
| As you tour your home, you should be on the
lookout for the following: |
Doors
 | Put decals on sliding glass doors so your child won't run into them. |
| Buy a special guard to keep a patio door locked to prevent your child from
opening it and slipping out. |
| Watch for little fingers when closing doors. |
| Use door knob covers on doors that you don't want your child to open. |
| Attach a bell to the door so you can hear it when it does open. |
| Be aware that any door- front door, bathroom door, basement door- can pose a
hazard. Keep them closed. |
Windows
| Install window guards or adjust them so they cannot open more than 6
inches. |
| Tie up cords to blinds or draperies so that baby can't get entangled in
them. Do not place a crib, playpen, highchair or bed anywhere near these cords. |
| Install safety glass in large windows and french doors so they won't shatter if a
child falls into them. |
| Don't leave furniture or anything that can be climbed upon near a window. |
Electricity
| Cover all electrical outlets that are not in use with safety plugs that snap into
outlets. |
| Check for exposed outlets behind furniture that you may have overlooked. |
| Keep fans up high, out of baby's reach. |
| Do not use extension cords unless absolutely necessary. |
| Shorten all cords with cord shortner. |
Halls and Stairways
| Install a safety gate at the top of the stairway. |
| Place the safety gate bar latch on the side farthest from your child's
reach. |
| Never leave anything on the stairs that you can trip on while carrying your baby. |
Furniture and Accessories
| Put away any unstable or rickety furniture your baby could pull over. |
| Fasten to the wall high bookcases or other tall pieces that your child may be
able to pull down. |
| Keep all drawers firmly closed so your baby can't shut fingers in them or climb
on them. |
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