Mum’s the Word: When Moms Take Over Interior Design

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016

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When it comes to babyproofing your home, it is always best to be on the know. Parents – especially moms – tend to worry about how to protect their children from all sorts of danger – even in their home. Experts believe that children aged 1-4 are likelier to be killed by poisoning, drowning, choking, and burns. It is not surprising, therefore, that moms tend to be hands-on when it comes to interior design and other aspects pertaining their home.

Home safety can be an overwhelming project but for moms, it is something that must be done – fast. This means that place must already be babyproofed by the time the little one begins to crawl or climb.

Here are some recommendations on how you can keep your child safe in your home –

Buy Safety Gadgets

There are now baby monitors and other gadgets that are sold in the market which can help you keep your little one safe. You can either hire a professional childproofer or you could research then shop for the safety devices.

Remember, though, that these gadgets are no substitute for the parents’ eyes and ears. You should still personally supervise your kid’s safety.

Wear the Baby’s Shoes

An effective way to know which things could endanger your child is to look through his or her eyes. Have a baby’s eye view of your home.

Think – if you were a baby or a toddler, what would look tempting? Which things can you easily reach? You can then figure out which drawers, cupboards or furniture pieces you should childproof.

The more that your baby walks and climbs, the more that you will need to reevaluate your safety plans.

Store Away Poisons, Knives, etc.

Carefully stow away hazardous chemicals and sharp kitchen tools. If you can get a lock for your kitchen cabinets, then do so. Use small gates to limit the kid’s access to potentially dangerous areas of your home. The most dangerous spots include the bathroom and the kitchen but the living room could also present dangers such as possible electrocution or strangling.

Keep an eye out for smaller objects such as paper clips and coins. Have the office desk – or the office itself locked.

Be watchful also when you have some visitors. Childproofing your home is no guarantee that your cousin will do the same. She could be carrying small items such as lipstick, pills and other stuff that could endanger your little one.

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Choose Natural Wood Furniture, Eco-Friendly Mattress and Fabric

Moms should seek out all natural wood furniture for their kids whether they are shopping for cribs or beds. Quality solid wood can be hardwood or softwood. Children’s beds come in different designs, finishes and frames that will meet your child’s needs.

Make sure the cribs come with guard rails and the bed with toddler rails. Choose drawers and cabinets that come with rounded edges. These are safer while still being stylish.

Babies need firm support for them to sleep safely and soundly. The crib is supposed to be used for three years. There are three kinds of mattresses for babies – foam, innerspring and organic. The third type is best because it is made with all-natural materials such as wool or cotton.

As for the changing table, you will need to buy something sturdy since the average diaper-changing prior to a child’s first birthday is about 2,400. Make sure this furniture comes with a guardrail or a safety strap.

Another nursery piece is the rocking chair. Babies simply love the rocking motion that this furniture offers so make sure to buy a comfy one since the mom’s the one who’ll do the rocking.

Basically, the furniture that you should invest in is something that meets or even exceeds government safety standards. These products should have been tested for durability and safety.

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