Child Proofing your Living Room

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Electric sockets should be protected with safety covers.

Keep windows locked to prevent your child from falling outside.

Remove or shorten any cord that your child can reach. Cords from blinds or drapes can cause strangulation.

If you have glass doors either replace them with wooden ones or have safety glass put in.

Make sure all furniture is secure, so your baby cannot pull anything over on himself/herself.

Attach cushioned corner and edge bumpers to the sharp corners of a coffee table. You can also use them on fireplace hearths to soften falls against a hard brick or metal edge.

Put a fire guard around your fire. And never leave a baby/toddler in a room with a fire on.

Keep floors clean and vacuumed. Babies have an amazing sense for small objects that end up in their mouth and could cause choking.

Fix and repair all wobbly furniture and make sure all knobs are securely tight. Position furniture so that it can't be pulled over.