Archive for December 12th, 2009
It is so exciting to see the baby roll over for the first time. It is a great achievement both for the baby and the family and the beginning of new concerns about the baby’s safety. This movement comes gradually, so that we almost don’t notice the difference, but it becomes necessary to start putting tiny objects a little higher, place gates to limit the movement of the baby so you can keep track of him and still get something else done.
The older children must be educated about what they must do for the safety of the baby. We put covers on the wall electrical outlets, tie down furniture that could tip over, cover sharp edges of the furniture. Put the glasses of liquid a little further from the edge of the table so the baby cannot reach.
Some babies are great climbers. Some can climb up the drawers in the kitchen cupboards. It is best to fix the drawers and cabinet doors with fasteners so they cannot be opened by the baby. The outside door of the house can be fixed so the baby cannot turn the handle to go outside without your knowledge.
There are a myriad of safety devices to keep the baby safe. If you have something that especially worries you, with a little searching, you will probably find the solution.