Things You'll Need:
- Baby-proofing gear, like draw and cabinet locks.
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Step 1
Re-assess your cabinet space and organization. Try to combine items that can break or hurt baby (glass pans, blenders, mixers) into a few cabinets that you can put safety locks on. Mixing bowls and non-glass pans do not need to be locked up. Babies love to open cabinets and pull things out, it's very entertaining - and it keeps them busy while you cook dinner.
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Step 2
Mixing bowls and non-glass pans do not need to be locked up. Babies love to open cabinets and pull things out, it's very entertaining - and it keeps them busy while you cook dinner. Keep them in lower cabinets that aren't locked!
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Step 3
If you happen to be shopping for a fridge, consider getting one with the freezer on the bottom. When the fridge is up higher, things like bottle of liquid are automatically out of baby's reach and aren't a spilling hazard.
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Step 4
If you keep appliances on the counters (common in a small kitchen because there's not enough cabinet space!), make sure they are always unplugged and no cords are hanging down where baby can reach.
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Step 5
Combine all knifes and other sharp instruments (potato peeler, cheese grater, kitchen scissors) in one drawer and put a childproof lock on it. If you put all the dangerous objects in one drawer, you won't have to put locks on all of them.
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Step 6
Consider storing tupperware, baby bottles, sippy cups and other unbreakables in baskets under the sink. That will free up space in the higher cabinets for things that need to be out of baby's reach.
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Step 7
Change your habits. Never leave a knife on a plate on the counter. If baby grabs at the plate, the knife could fall on baby. Always push knives all the way back on the counter (if they need to be out at all!). Remember to unplug appliances. Turn pot handles in towards the back of the stove top so baby can't grab at them.
Comments
mayh3m said
on 1/8/2009 Excellent information!