Baby Talk May2019

Baby @ Home:
What you need to
keep your baby safe
Drawers and
windows: No opening
these, child!
Babies and toddlers are fascinated
with things that can be opened and
closed, such as cabinets, drawers
and doors. Install safety latches on
all drawers and cabinets, and finger
pinch guards on all door hinges to
protect your baby's tiny hands from
painful injuries. Look bathroom doors
to avoid accidental drowning.
Under-sink cabinets are a typical place
to store cleaning products, but with
a baby in your residence, you need to
move them out of reach. If they must
stay in low cabinets, invest in latches
and locks to always keep the cabinet
doors securely shut.
If you don't have an out-of-reach place
to store medicines and supplements,
invest in a lockable medicine safe.
Window safety
This is a crucial part of baby proofing
a home, especially if you live in a
condominium or apartment. Fix
window locks and window guards
to prevent fatal falls or other nasty
accidents. Do you have blinds with
cords or strings? Replace them with
safer window coverings, such as
cordless options. When it comes to
baby proofing your home, you’ll find
that you’ll never run out of uses for
safety gadgets, so check out all baby
proofing sets and kits for sale by
reputable brands and start making your
home a safe haven for your little one.
Baby monitors
Parents with loads of things to do have
found comfort in using baby monitors.
These nifty devices are akin to having
an extra set of eyes - that can look
and hear what’s happening in another
room of the house! There are many
options though: either audio or audio
and video, and within those types,
you'll find both digital and analog
versions. While an audio-only baby
monitor may be sufficient for some
parents, others feel more confident
with the convenience of an audio
and video monitor that offer both
sound and image display. Other things
to consider when buying a monitor
include the frequency band, battery
life, sound and light options, volume
control, temperature sensors, motion
and sound sensors, night vision, and
2-way talking capabilities. Chose one
that fits your needs.
There are even app-controlled models
and these can be used from anywhere
to monitor temperature, humidity, and
noise, while also providing soothing
lullabies and night lights. It’s probably
best to choose a model that has
multiple units and can be powered by
both battery and an A/C adapter. This
will help ensure that you’ll always be
able to check on your baby. You could
also consider purchasing a monitor
that comes with a waistband clip to
free your hands, as well as audio and
video models that can display split
screens for when you have more than
one monitor running - these will be
ideal for families with a few little ones
to keep an eye on.
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