Moving into a new home with your child certainly means one thing- you have to learn the best DIY child-proofing hacks and make sure your kid is safe in your new home. It might seem complicated and you might even feel like you can't do it by yourself, but you can. There are many different things you need to do before you move into your new home. Making it safe for the young ones is one of those things, and you have to do it the right way. Luckily, you can do it with ease with the help of these simple tricks!
Why is it important that you do this right?
DIY child-proofing hacks are obviously something that should make your job easier, but you need to know why it's important to make sure you really commit to this task. Making your home safe for your child is important for many reasons, and avoiding getting them hurt is the most important one. Sure, there are other reasons, like making sure that you don't get your furniture and home damaged by your kid spilling paint, for example, or using your makeup to draw on the walls.
Childproofing will help you avoid all of these situations, but only if you do it right. Once you did everything you could to make your home healthier for your family, it's time to childproof it. It will make your home completely safe for everyone.
Start by decluttering
You need to be sure that your home is free of things that could injure your child by falling on them, or that your child could pull, roll, or push. Large mirrors that they can reach are a great example. It's a good idea to rent a storage unit and store these items until your child is old enough to be around them and not get hurt. So, choose a storage option that suits your specific needs, and store all the items you want. This way, you will be one step closer to making your new home safe for your kid.
The first thing you need to do is get all the tools and equipment
For installing the child-proofing equipment, you need to get everything that you are going to use to install these gadgets. If you don't already have these common tools in your home, be sure to buy them, as you will probably need them even after you are done childproofing.
Once you have gathered the tools, you can move on to these gadgets. You will need:
baby gates
outlet covers
window guards
door knob covers
anti-tip straps
child locks
covers for sharp furniture corners
and everything else you feel like you need.
You can go to the store and get them, or you can make use of online shopping if you prefer that option.
Some awesome DIY child-proofing hacks
Making sure that your child is safe is easy if you know the hacks for childproofing your home. Starting with decluttering is a great choice. Try to sort through all of your belongings and throw away anything you haven't used in the last year or so. Of course, you should keep your child's old clothes or toys as mementos, just try not to be overly sentimental. After you have clean out, you can hire professionals to help you declutter by moving everything you've decided to keep for later to a storage unit. You can even ask the crew that helped you relocate to handle this job for you.
Protect the vents
Kids just love jamming things in all kinds of holes and openings, and the vent is one of them. Put small nets on them and you won't get food or toys jammed inside.
Rubber bands work for the cabinet doors as well
You don't have to buy additional equipment for your cabinet doors. Just use rubber bands and wrap them around the handles and your child won't be able to open them.
You don't have to spend a lot of money
Just get adhesive hooks and glue them on the side of your fridge and the doors. Once you do this, get a rubber band and tie the side and the door together. Your kids won't be able to open the fridge, and you won't spend a lot of money.
Get creative with the corners
You can use clear patches for the corners of your desks and other sharp edges, or you can use things like tennis balls, and even make some decorative protection yourself. It is one of the easiest DIY child-proofing hacks to apply. Cut a few pieces of cardboard and let your child color it, and it will act as great protection.
Protect the fireplace
Most fireplaces have a step in front of them, and you need to protect your child from falling over it. You can use a baby gate or styrofoam, or blankets to make sure that it won't hurt your kid if they fall. If you are using the fireplace, you need to use a fence and ensure that they can't access it.
If you want to avoid buying baby gates, saw an old door in half
It really will work as well, and you won't spend a dime. It is important for your child's safety to make them unable to climb the stairs, get into the kitchen, and so on, and this is a great solution.
These were just some of the DIY child-proofing hacks you can use to make sure your home is a great place for your children to grow up safely. You can look for more inspiration online, or you can even come up with some hacks yourself. We wish you good luck!
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