1 Prepare early A couple of points to note up front: First of all, no amount of
baby-proofing can substitute for watchful supervision, so don't let gadgets lull you into a false sense of security.
Such
baby-proofing accessories are a boon to retailers.
The book includes month-by-month advice on topics ranging from feeding, sleeping and teething to
baby-proofing a home.
They cover serious issues like shaken baby syndrome and home
baby-proofing, and light stuff, like what to pack in your diaper bag.
The entire homeland security debate is framed in terms of what you can do to protect your home, which essentially turns terrorism preparedness into a high-stress equivalent of
baby-proofing. After all, Ridge dispatched millions of anxious Americans to Home Depot--not army surplus stores or Office Depot, mind you--for plastic sheeting and duct tape.
Class 6: Becoming Parents Nurturing your child, your family, and yourselves Partnership in parenting, sharing responsibilities, sexuality Juggling career and family Pediatric care,
baby-proofing, "sleeping" arrangements (or lack thereof) Special surprise guests (new parents with babies make the best teachers!)
Every parent has to go through the process of
baby-proofing the home.
Meanwhile, Kylie has been
baby-proofing her home and putting the final touches to the baby's nursery.
After three kids, we thought we had the hang of
baby-proofing, but our youngest daughter is a champion climber.
Do I keep
baby-proofing and moving everything higher until he moves out?
"Well he's on all fours now so you want to get
baby-proofing pretty quick," she said with a knowing smile.