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Having a new baby in the home means a lot of work. One of the most important aspects is to make sure your home is as baby-proofed as possible. This starts right from the crib, but is especially important when the baby starts to crawl and walk. There are many tips that you can follow that will help keep your home baby-proofed.

• Buy a new crib – you won’t regret this expense.

• Do not add pillows, dolls, stuffed animals or excess blankets to the crib while the baby is sleeping.

• Make sure the sheet is snug so that baby does not get encumbered in it.

• Bundle all cords from electric appliances out of reach.

• Tie up all window blind cords, as these can cause a strangulation concern.

• Put all magnets up on a refrigerator so that a crawling baby does not put them in their mouth.

• Keep poisons locked up.

• Keep pot handles turned towards the back of the stove.

• Always use a safety belt if baby is in a swing or bouncy chair.

• Plug all outlets with a pry-resistant type of cover (the plastic ones are easy to pull out).

• Pad the edges of sharp corners, such as the coffee table.

• Remove any mobiles from above the child’s crib when they become old enough to grab them.

• Keep all nightlights about 3 feet or more from the crib and drapes, to avoid the risk of a fire.

• Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms throughout the house.

• Keep all sharp objects out of a child’s reach, such as scissors and knives.

Keeping your home baby proofed can be an ongoing project. But the safety of your precious little one is well-worth the time and energy spent.

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