Making Your Apartment Kid Friendly

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Being a new parent is a whirlwind experience. Even once you get down a new feeding schedule, you’ll quickly realize that’s just a small portion of what goes into caring for a newborn. Among the other considerations that should be at the top of your list, it’s also vital that you make your apartment safe for young children.

Apartment safety may be something that you overlook, simply because you don’t think about it. However, when you bring home a new baby, you simply can’t be too safe.

Here are some tips for making your apartment kid friendly and safe for the younger members of your family.

Think Like A Child

Child-Looking-Out-the-WindowThe world looks entirely different as an adult. That’s why it’s important that parents start to think like a child, as this will help them to kid-proof any parts of their home that could be considered hazardous.

To ensure that your home is safe for kids, think about the things that they are likely to get into. For example, you may know that those bowls on the ground are for your dog to eat and drink out of, but your child may become inquisitive and start playing with things within reach. Therefore, you’ll want to make sure you don’t leave things around that your child may get into.

You may need to get down to a child’s eye-level, but doing so will help you to find things in your apartment that could be dangerous for your children.

Don’t Forget The Obvious Hazards

In the midst of trying to think of all the creative things your kids may get into, don’t forget to baby-proof the most obvious of choices as well. Sometimes these hazards may be right in front of your face, making them easy to overlook.

One obvious hazard to cover includes sharp corners on furniture, as children who are learning to walk are always stumbling and falling. You will also want to cover electrical outlets so kids don’t stick things into them.

Sometimes it’s easy to overlook the most obvious of safety considerations when making your apartment kid friendly.  

Close Doors & Cabinets

Keeping a close watch on your newborn at all times will prove to be impossible. In fact, sometimes you need to let them explore and learn on their own. However, you can make sure that this exploration is safe by closing doors and cabinets.

Closing cabinets helps to prevent against the concern of children getting into household cleaning supplies or other hazardous chemicals. In addition, you’ll want to ensure that all access doors are locked while living in an apartment so that your baby doesn’t wander away.

You may not be able to keep a close eye on your newborn 24 hours a day, so close doors and cabinets to ensure they don’t get into things that could be dangerous.

Whether it’s your first child or you have an entire family running around, make sure you consider these tips for making your apartment kid friendly.

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  • Judith Adames
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