{"id":96000000378,"date":"2022-06-23T16:35:31","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T16:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/tomball\/?p=96000000378"},"modified":"2022-06-23T16:35:31","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23T16:35:31","slug":"childproofing-tips-for-new-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/tomball\/2022\/06\/23\/childproofing-tips-for-new-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Childproofing Tips for New Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-96000000379 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/tomball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2022\/06\/childproofing-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Childproofing Tips for New Parents at Kids 'R' Kids Tomball, preschool, daycare, childcare\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child is a newborn and immobile, the need to childproof your home may seem a distant idea. However, that little baby will grow and learn very quickly, and will be mobile before you know it! Childproofing is a big job and can be time consuming, so begin as soon as possible.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small Steps<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin childproofing by completing a walkthrough of your entire home. During the walkthrough, make notes of what you find which needs to be childproofed. Once you have a list to work from, begin childproofing one room at a time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure Furniture<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is no secret small children enjoy climbing. Furniture which is not anchored to a wall can easily be tipped over and severely injure your child. Any large pieces of furniture, including televisions,\u00a0 should be anchored to a wall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemicals<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications and chemicals should be stored in one easily secured location. Once you have these items in the cabinet to be stored, place a childproof lock on the cabinet door to ensure your little one cannot get to the chemicals and ingest them.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cords<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to use curtains or blinds without cords. If this is not possible, tie the cords up so your child cannot become tangled or worse in the cords. The cords are much shorter when closed and can become more of a hazard when the blinds are lifted. Also, take note of electrical cords which could be used to pull heavy electronics off of higher surfaces.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outlets<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outlets are another danger for little ones. You will want to get covers to ensure little fingers or items held by little fingers cannot be pushed into the outlets. Self-closing socket plugs are a great option, as they are easily opened by an adult and do not become a choking hazard if your little one removes it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevent Falls<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recommended to place baby gates at the top and bottom of stairs to prevent your precious little peanut from falling down from the top or climbing from the bottom and then falling. Additionally, place safeguards on any windows in which a child could fall through the screen.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This list is not all-inclusive and each home is different. For more tips or information on childproofing, check out these tips from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/article\/babyproofing-guide.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New York Times <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parents.com\/baby\/safety\/babyproofing\/babyproofing-your-home-from-top-to-bottom\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parent Magazine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you enjoyed this blog, please take a look at our school\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/tomball\/blog\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blog page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There you will find blogs on a wide variety of topics that we believe will be beneficial to you and your family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to learn more about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/tomball\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Tomball<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> located in Tomball, Texas? Our mission is to provide secure, nurturing, and educational environments for children ages 6 weeks \u2013 12 years. We help children to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. For more information, give us a call or stop by for a tour! We\u2019d love to get to know you and your family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your child is a newborn and immobile, the need to childproof your home may seem a distant idea. 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