by Betty Carew

Created on: July 11, 2010   Last Updated: July 12, 2010

From the time of conception your baby will influence your life emotionally, physically and environmentally. The closer it gets to bring your child into the world the more your protection mode kicks in and you find yourself looking around your home to ensure baby’s safety in your home as he grows.

The day your baby leaves the hospital will be the first exposure to safety issues in the form of the car seat he will ride home in. make sure the car seat you use is approved for infants. The installation is also a key to safety. Make sure the car seat is installed properly in the back seat of your car. As your baby grows your car will require child proof locks to keep your child safe.

The crib

Where baby will sleep becomes a great concern for most parents. If you have bought a new crib it will come with the required safety features but if you have bought second hand crib you need to check out the safety of the crib before using it. Older type cribs lack many of the safety features that the newer cribs come with.

The kitchen

Look around your kitchen and there are many safety issues concerning your child as he gains mobility. Remove all dangerous items from the lower cupboards and place them out of the reach of your child. There are safety locks that can be used but with little fingers they cannot be totally trusted. Remove all cleaners or anything that could potentially hurt your child. This includes utensils which can prove to be a hazard in the hands of a child.

Place all brooms and mops out of reach. If a child is running with this type of item it can turn into a potential weapon and hurt your child. Keep safety locks on the knobs of your stove so that little fingers cannot engage the burners. Keep all pot and pan handles turned inside while you are cooking.

The living room

Almost every living room has coffee and end table. These could prove to be a hazard as your child learns to move around. Usually these types of tables have sharp corners that can make a fall very nasty if they happen to strike a part of their body on the way down.

The best solution to this is to remove them until your child is capable of maneuvering without toppling over. If you cannot remove them you have the option of keeping them covered with foam or anything that could break your child’s fall. If you have high bookcases it is better to remove them so your child does not crawl up and tip them over. If you cannot remove them make sure they are well secured to the wall to prevent

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