It's amazing what a newly (or not so newly) mobile baby can get into around your house. Keep your baby safe. Find out what babyproofing tips moms on the December 2000 Playgroup message board wouldn't do without.
1. Take a new look at your house from your baby’s level.
2. Clear all surfaces at or below your chest.
3. Install rubber stoppers for the top of doors, so they only close a bit and baby’s little fingers won't get pinched.
4. Use plug covers that look like an outlet, but have to be twisted to work.
5. Keep your purse out of reach.
6. Install magnetic cabinet and drawer locks, which are trickier for little ones to learn to open.
7. Use a mesh gate because baby is less likely to get hurt and it works well for large doorways.
8. Doorknob covers stop your toddler from being able to open the door and run out.
9. Remove rubber tips from door stoppers. It doesn’t cost a thing and is a common cause of choking.