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My daughter is 4 months old and so close to crawling that I don't want to wait any longer to baby-proof. I also have a 5 year old son that has lots of little toys, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Answer
First off talk to your son about his toys and the safety of the baby. Heres the best trick to teach him right away:
Give him an empty toilet paper roll and explain that any toy or small item that fits through this roll is the size thats dangerous for the baby to choke on.
I got this tip from a parenting magazine based on the size of a babys mouth and throat. I gave each of my kids their own empty roll and sent them to work. It worked out well for my family. Make sure your son keeps his door closed at all times to ensure that his "big boy toys" are always seperate from the baby's things. Remind him to keep the bathroom door closed as well.
My philosophy on baby proofing is different than a lot of people. I usually only keep the dangerous chemicals out of reach and leave all the other cabinets unlocked. I feel that putting cabinet baby locks on every drawer and cabinet will not protect the baby at all. In fact it will give the parents a false sense of security thinking "well she cant even open that door, its locked" I had a toddler dismantle a door lock and reassemble it and hand it to me once. I decided right then and their that those things only work for so long and the day they figure out how to undo it, you may be distracted and not notice right away. I stayed close enough to say "NO" in a loud, clear, voice until the baby, even at 4-6 months can clearly understand what it means. Then they learn about where its ok to play and not ok.
Finally, I have one room in my house that I have altered until I feel it is completely safe and when I need to turn my back on a baby and dont want to put him/her in a swing or playpen, I use this room, Im talking about short periods of time here. But that room is where I keep the toys for chewing and make sure cords, windows, appliances, furniture, everything is stable and/or safely out of reach.
Another trick I read about once is to get down on the floor on your back and stomach and see from your baby's level. The world looks much different from there. A plant stand that is unstable might be just the place for her to pull up, it may topple on her. A book on a shelf can be pulled off and fall on the baby. A battery has rolled under the couch, out of the sight of the adults but within perfect reach of the baby. A cord attached to a floor lamp . Anything that you can see from her level is a potential attention grabber for her. Remember that she is just learning about her surroundings and everything is a toy and goes right to her mouth. Good Luck, Im sure you will do a great job babyproofing your home.
First off talk to your son about his toys and the safety of the baby. Heres the best trick to teach him right away:
Give him an empty toilet paper roll and explain that any toy or small item that fits through this roll is the size thats dangerous for the baby to choke on.
I got this tip from a parenting magazine based on the size of a babys mouth and throat. I gave each of my kids their own empty roll and sent them to work. It worked out well for my family. Make sure your son keeps his door closed at all times to ensure that his "big boy toys" are always seperate from the baby's things. Remind him to keep the bathroom door closed as well.
My philosophy on baby proofing is different than a lot of people. I usually only keep the dangerous chemicals out of reach and leave all the other cabinets unlocked. I feel that putting cabinet baby locks on every drawer and cabinet will not protect the baby at all. In fact it will give the parents a false sense of security thinking "well she cant even open that door, its locked" I had a toddler dismantle a door lock and reassemble it and hand it to me once. I decided right then and their that those things only work for so long and the day they figure out how to undo it, you may be distracted and not notice right away. I stayed close enough to say "NO" in a loud, clear, voice until the baby, even at 4-6 months can clearly understand what it means. Then they learn about where its ok to play and not ok.
Finally, I have one room in my house that I have altered until I feel it is completely safe and when I need to turn my back on a baby and dont want to put him/her in a swing or playpen, I use this room, Im talking about short periods of time here. But that room is where I keep the toys for chewing and make sure cords, windows, appliances, furniture, everything is stable and/or safely out of reach.
Another trick I read about once is to get down on the floor on your back and stomach and see from your baby's level. The world looks much different from there. A plant stand that is unstable might be just the place for her to pull up, it may topple on her. A book on a shelf can be pulled off and fall on the baby. A battery has rolled under the couch, out of the sight of the adults but within perfect reach of the baby. A cord attached to a floor lamp . Anything that you can see from her level is a potential attention grabber for her. Remember that she is just learning about her surroundings and everything is a toy and goes right to her mouth. Good Luck, Im sure you will do a great job babyproofing your home.
What do I need to take a toddler to the beach?
I am taking my 2 year old boy to the beach for the first time. What do I need to buy and take with me?
Answer
From the time my daughter was born she has loved this. We always with out fail bring the following:
*hydocortizone cream ( toddlers are sensitive and the sand in the diapers get itchy)
*at least 4 towels
*shovels and sand toys( can be found at any local retailer)
*magnifying glass (to look at all the tidepool creatures)
*lots of sunscreen
*two changes of clothes
*a camera and film
*****this is an excert from parents magazine******
Sand and water are essential summer ingredients, and though they're a natural part of the beach landscape, they'll delight your child in any setting. "Playing with sand can teach a 1-year-old an amazing number of things," says Clare Lerner, a child-development specialist at Zero To Three, a nonprofit organization that promotes early-childhood development, in Washington, D.C.
Try burying toys and letting your child excavate them, or act as foreman while your toddler pushes trucks through a mini construction site. Simply filling and emptying his pail will reinforce concepts such as object permanence -- that things stay the same inside or out of a container. To cool off, splash at the water's edge, as long as there's little or no surf. Never let your child walk in water past his knees, and never leave a child unattended near water -- not even momentarily Or carry your child as you run close to the waves, and then run back before a wave catches you. For another water game, let your child see whether objects float or sink.
From the time my daughter was born she has loved this. We always with out fail bring the following:
*hydocortizone cream ( toddlers are sensitive and the sand in the diapers get itchy)
*at least 4 towels
*shovels and sand toys( can be found at any local retailer)
*magnifying glass (to look at all the tidepool creatures)
*lots of sunscreen
*two changes of clothes
*a camera and film
*****this is an excert from parents magazine******
Sand and water are essential summer ingredients, and though they're a natural part of the beach landscape, they'll delight your child in any setting. "Playing with sand can teach a 1-year-old an amazing number of things," says Clare Lerner, a child-development specialist at Zero To Three, a nonprofit organization that promotes early-childhood development, in Washington, D.C.
Try burying toys and letting your child excavate them, or act as foreman while your toddler pushes trucks through a mini construction site. Simply filling and emptying his pail will reinforce concepts such as object permanence -- that things stay the same inside or out of a container. To cool off, splash at the water's edge, as long as there's little or no surf. Never let your child walk in water past his knees, and never leave a child unattended near water -- not even momentarily Or carry your child as you run close to the waves, and then run back before a wave catches you. For another water game, let your child see whether objects float or sink.
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