Check for a stud, if a stud is available that is your best option. Doing so will limit having multiple holes in the wall. Be sure to follow the directions given with the gate that you select. Stairs are very intriguing to little ones, and they will find there way to the stairs continually until a gate is installed.īefore selecting a baby gate, be sure to measure the width of your staircase to ensure the gate that’s purchased will fit. Bottom of Stairsīaby gates are a necessary evil when there is a little crawler on your hands. You will need the added storage for all the toys that will be accompanying your living room. My personal favorite is an ottoman because they typically can be opened and used for storage.
Having a safe coffee table will completely eliminate any fear of your little one injuring themselves. The number one thing you can do is ditch your hazardous table and pick up an ottoman, a fabric coffee table, or poufs to use as a coffee table. It may not be pretty but it will do the job. If the legs of your coffee table need protected and your looking for a cheap way to do so, you can cut a pool noodle to fit around the legs. Your little one is much more important than the appearance of your living room. The foam protectors are not the most beautiful and may take away from the aesthetics of the table but it’s important to remember that its temporary. If the table is made of glass or wood, then the entire table is a hazard, be sure to protect not just the edges but the table entirely. If the plan is to keep the coffee table than I recommend picking up a foam protector kit to put all around the table. Why you ask, because coffee tables sit at the perfect height for baby and toddlers to smack or fall right into them, typically right on the head. Coffee TableĬoffee tables can be one of the most dangerous items in the home. If you are in the search for a new sofa, I recommend leather for its durability and ease of wiping up any type of mess left behind by a baby or toddler. If your young one spills on the slipcover you can remove it and throw it into the wash, tada, your original sofa is left in mint condition. Doing this will get rid of the fear of having a youngster flip over the top of the couch.Ī couch made of fabric may be difficult to clean, it may be worth your time to get a slipcover in a dark color so it’s easy to hide stains. It may be beneficial to consider rearranging the furniture so that the sofa is against a wall if possible. This will ensure if a tumble does occur the impact is not as harsh.Īlso, my little one likes to attempt to climb onto the top of the couch in hopes of getting over the top and to the back of the sofa. If your child is in the phase of life of climbing all over the couch then prep the floor with some pillows and blankets for the day. Couchīaby proofing a couch is a true challenge, the thought of running to the restroom and coming back to the living room to find that your tot has climbed onto the couch and fell, tragically hitting their head on tile, laminate, wood or whatever type of floors you have is terrifying. I’m excited to take this journey with you and can’t wait to help make this process as spelled out for you as possible.
BABYPROOF TV HOW TO
I cover how to baby proof the couch, coffee table, bottom of stairs, blinds, entertainment center, TV, fireplace, sunken living room, Christmas tree, lamps, and shelving.
This article’s focus is covering all aspects of baby proofing your living room. So, it’s time to start baby proofing your home? Baby Proofing can be a tedious task, which is why I am breaking it down room by room for you.
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