Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Child Proofing - In Levels of Unreachablility

Level 1: As soon as the child can move themselves from point A to Point B and so forth. - Anything and everything under furniture that can be reached, EVEN by an adult should be tucked far far FAR away.

Level 2: As soon as the child can crawl - Lock up any cabinet/table door or drawer with locks, there are no tiny little items to be pickedup and digested, outlet covers, anything hanging from any where should be removed, gates go up, doors to rooms close

Level 3: Half walking - Coverup volume controls on electronics, hide remotes, lock up kitchen cabinets and shelves

Level 4: Walking/Running - Be prepared to remove furniture such as shelves, chairs because they eventualy climb onto and stand on rocking chairs. Leave nothing else out even if you think they can't reach those items, becuase they will find a way.

To Be Continued as the child gets older.

1 comment:

Teresa said...

We've already started level 2, but will need to go back to level 1 once she can move.