Baby proof
There are many fancy products and gadgets to help you baby-proof your home and keep junior safe. Here are some basic child-safety guidelines from the National Safe Kids Coalition:
Keep chairs, cribs and other furniture away from windows.
Don’t leave a baby alone on a changing table, bed, couch or other furniture. Keep one hand on the baby while changing diapers.
Always strap a baby into a high chair, swing, changing table or stroller.
Get rid of hazards in the home such as folded carpets, electrical wires or cords on the floor, and unlit stairways.
Teach children to use playgrounds or playing fields with rubber, wood, mulch or sand surfaces. Grass and dirt are not as good at preventing serious injuries. Avoid asphalt.
Use safety gates or other barriers at the top and bottom of stairs.
The Denver Post