![\"Baby](\"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Baby-Safety-Products-4.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you\u2019ll need to identify the areas in your home that could put your darling in a bit of a pickle:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- \r\n
- Plug sockets<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Your inquisitive sprog will want to touch all the exciting new items in the world around them. Make sure those curious fingers don\u2019t come to any harm by blocking<\/strong> off your plug sockets with furniture<\/strong> or investing in plug covers<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- \r\n
- Windows<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
When it comes to the windows in your home, installing baby safety locks <\/strong>are a fantastic idea. Or, if you and your babe want to enjoy a light breeze at the same time as staying safe, safety catches that prevent your window from opening more than 6.5cm<\/a> are a great alternative. Lastly, double check the glass in your windows is shatterproof<\/strong> \u2013 especially if you live in an older house.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- \r\n
- Fireplaces<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Fireplaces are double trouble! However, fireguards<\/a> will not only protect your baby from the fireplace, but those pesky sharp corners too.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- \r\n
- Furniture<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Whilst your cherub may look too small and delicate to manage toppling tables and TV stands, it\u2019s important to remember that looks can be deceiving! Make sure your furniture is well secured<\/strong>. And when your little explorer starts crawling, it\u2019s worth considering a reshuffle<\/strong> to make sure that they can\u2019t use your chairs and sofas as a place to climb<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- \r\n
- Doors<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Keep those cute teeny tiny fingers out of harm\u2019s way with door stoppers<\/a> and finger guards<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- \r\n
- Houseplants<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Whilst greenery can make a home look lovely, we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll agree that your bub\u2019s safety comes first. So, pop your plants where your little one won\u2019t be able to reach!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- \r\n
- Drawers and cabinets<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Your mischief-maker cutie will spot a cupboard or drawer and immediately want to know what\u2019s inside. Use safety catches <\/strong>to foil your little monkey\u2019s plans.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- \r\n
- Sharp edges<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
When it comes to baby safety, those pesky edges around the home can have parents endlessly Googling how to safeguard them. Fear not though! Kiddies Kingdom is on hand to help. Before your tot begins crawling or toddling, scan your home for any pointy bits<\/strong> and cover them with corner guards<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- \r\n
- Hard floors<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Get those bumped bottoms covered up with soft carpets<\/strong> or foam floor tiles <\/strong>so you can have peace of mind that your little one is safe and sound.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- \r\n
- Stairs<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
As soon as your little one begins crawling, it\u2019s time to think about installing baby safety gates<\/a>. Pop gates at both the top and bottom<\/strong> of your staircase to stop your mischievous little adventurer in their tracks. Baby safety gates aren\u2019t just great for keeping your kiddo away from stairs \u2013 you can also use them as a barrier to rooms<\/strong> that you don\u2019t want your little tyke to access. The NHS recommends<\/a> that baby safety gates be kept up until your little angel is at least two years old. Remember that the bars of your baby gate should be no more than 6.5cm or 2.5 inches wide<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
You\u2019ll also need to check your banister <\/strong>\u2013 if any of the gaps<\/strong> in your banister are bigger than 6.5cm<\/strong>, those will need blocking off with panels<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you\u2019re still curious about other ways to childproof your home<\/a>, we can swot you up in no time!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Step 2: Sleeping Safely<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
To make sure your babe is sleeping safely and soundly each and every night, you\u2019ll need the perfect cot<\/a>. Whilst hand-me-downs are great, we recommend buying a brand-new cot for your bundle of joy as newer cots are made in line with British Safety Standards<\/a>. You\u2019ll also need to make sure you buy the best mattress<\/a> for your cot \u2013 fitting snugly in your baby\u2019s crib, with the gap between the mattress and bars being no bigger than 4cm<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Whilst we know babies look adorable cuddled up with teddies and blankets, it\u2019s important to keep the cot completely bare<\/strong> during the first year, with nothing inside except a mattress and your bub. We also recommend that you keep the cot away from any windows, radiators, lamps or cords.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Make sure it\u2019s not just your baby getting a full night\u2019s sleep (we can dream, eh?) with baby video monitors<\/a>. They include a whole host of features, including:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- \r\n
- A camera<\/strong> (with night vision)\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
- Two-way communication <\/strong>so you can talk to your baby from another room.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
- A visual sensor<\/strong> that alerts you when your baby has woken up.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
- A temperature sensor<\/strong> that lets you know when the temperature in your child\u2019s room changes.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
You can be as safety conscious as possible in your child\u2019s own bedroom, but things can get a bit tricky when you travel<\/strong>. For parents of tiny tots, no suitcase is fully packed without a bed rail<\/a>. These ultra-compact folding rails<\/strong> are easy to transport, and attach to standard and slatted beds<\/strong>, preventing any unexpected bumps in the night!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
For more guidance on how to choose the perfect cot<\/a> for your little one, we\u2019ve got all the top insider info to help you do just that.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Step 3: Bathroom Safety<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
![\"Cute](\"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Baby-Safety-Products-3-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOnce your little adventurer begins crawling or walking, this is probably the room where they\u2019re most likely to get into a pickle. But with a non-slip bathmat, <\/strong>a lockable toilet lid<\/strong>, and some tap guards<\/strong> \u2013 you\u2019ll be able to keep them out of harm\u2019s way. More importantly, make sure that soaps<\/strong>, beauty products<\/strong> and especially bathroom cleaning products<\/strong> are out of your bub\u2019s reach. And if you keep medication<\/strong> in the bathroom, pop those somewhere safe too.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The bath<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
As a new parent, your baby\u2019s first bath<\/a> can be an exciting and terrifying experience. You want to make sure the bath is exactly the right temperature for your little one \u2013 not too hot or too cold. The optimum temperature is 37 degrees<\/a>, which you can check by doing the elbow test. However, we recommend purchasing a high-quality baby and child thermometer<\/a> to completely rule out the guesswork. To be extra careful, you can also install a temperature guard<\/strong> on your water heater to make sure the water can\u2019t go above a certain temperature.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Step 4: Car Safety<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
![\"Siblings](\"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Baby-Safety-Products-2-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhether it\u2019s a quick trip to the shops or a full-blown road trip, you\u2019ll need to make sure your munchkin is safe on the road<\/a>. By UK law<\/a>, all children must<\/strong> use car seats<\/a> until they\u2019re 135 cm tall<\/strong>, or until the age of 12<\/strong> (whichever comes first). And remember \u2013 your little one\u2019s car seat should be rear-facing<\/strong> until they\u2019re 15 months old<\/strong>. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Step 5: Dressing Safely<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The number one rule in baby clothing<\/a> is to make sure your bub is wearing one more layer <\/strong>than you, to be comfortable in the same weather. The only exception to this rule is angels who were born premature<\/strong>, who should be wearing two <\/strong>extra layers until they reach the recommended weight centile.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Getting your baby dressed can in itself be a tricky process, especially if you have a little wriggler on your hands. Luckily, we have a few tips on how to clothe your kiddo whilst avoiding any tears. Here\u2019s a few handy rules for buying clothes for your bub.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- \r\n
- You can count on cotton <\/strong>\u2013 cotton is soft on your little one\u2019s skin whilst also being breathable.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
- Loose sleeves <\/strong>\u2013 when dressing your darling, it\u2019s always best to pull <\/strong>their arm through the sleeve rather than pushing, and loose sleeves make the process easier.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
- Fasten at the front<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019s best to change your sweetie whilst they\u2019re lying on their back, which is why we recommend front-fastening clothes.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
- No strings or ribbons <\/strong>\u2013 these can get tangled around your munchkin, so it\u2019s important to avoid them.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
To dress your little dear in the safest manner, dress their top half whilst holding them in your lap. Then, lay them on a changing table<\/a> or mat<\/a> to dress their little legs and feet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Another major part of the baby dressing process is swaddling<\/a>. Swaddling is a great way to keep your babe snug and warm but it\u2019s important to do it safely. Follow the golden rule – if you can\u2019t fit 2-3 fingers <\/strong>between your baby\u2019s chest and the swaddling blanket, it means you\u2019ve swaddled too tightly.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Step 6: Toy Safety<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Playing with toys<\/a> is a fantastic source of joy and learning for your sprog, and it\u2019s important that they\u2019re safe and sound whilst having fun. The first criterion for your angel\u2019s toys<\/a> is that they shouldn\u2019t be too small. <\/strong>A handy way to check if a toy is too diddy for your diddum is to test whether it can fit down the cardboard tube <\/strong>of a toilet roll. Remember, even if the overall toy is a good size, you should make sure that there are no small parts <\/strong>that can be pulled loose. And battery-operated toys <\/strong>should have their battery cases well secured <\/strong>with screws.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Electric toys<\/strong> are a no-go<\/strong> \u2013 babies love of putting things in their mouths! And any toys with wires or strings over seven inches are also best to steer clear of as they frequently cause tangles.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
So, now you know how to keep your baby safe in the car, the cot, the bath, and really the entire home! You know what toys to buy, how to safely dress your angel, and also how to protect them from fireplaces, furniture and stairs. Even pesky plug sockets aren\u2019t quite so frightening now! Whilst it can be a big, scary world for parents of a tiny tot, with our advice, you\u2019ll be able to keep your baby as safe as can be.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Have you ever had the urge to envelop your child in bubble wrap to prevent them from hurting themselves? We know how you feel! Making sure that your child is safe and secure is a 24\/7 job. And it can be overwhelming thinking about all the different ways to keep your bub out of harm\u2019s way, and a quick online search can turn into hours of getting lost in endless baby safety products.\u00a0\u00a0 Whilst a<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7474,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[524,22,62,29,187,79],"tags":[508,315,309,313,340,57,296,30],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagingpresta.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5997"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagingpresta.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagingpresta.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stagingpresta.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stagingpresta.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5997"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/stagingpresta.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5997\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7473,"href":"https:\/\/stagingpresta.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5997\/revisions\/7473"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stagingpresta.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7474"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagingpresta.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5997"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stagingpresta.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5997"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stagingpresta.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5997"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
- Loose sleeves <\/strong>\u2013 when dressing your darling, it\u2019s always best to pull <\/strong>their arm through the sleeve rather than pushing, and loose sleeves make the process easier.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
- Two-way communication <\/strong>so you can talk to your baby from another room.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
- A camera<\/strong> (with night vision)\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
- Stairs<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Hard floors<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Sharp edges<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Drawers and cabinets<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Houseplants<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Doors<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Furniture<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Fireplaces<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Windows<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n