Being a first time parent is definitely a whirlwind!
It’s a combination of learning as you go as well as wading through seemingly endless articles, books and podcasts on how much sleep babies need, when should they start solids, are they hitting their milestones whilst consuming multiple mugs of lukewarm coffee.
Second time round you’re likely to be feeling a little more seasoned with a clearer idea of what is ahead of you when baby number two arrives. The issue at hand now becomes the fact there are 2 to care for at the same time.
Insert my saving grace…bespoke, strategically placed and professionally installed baby proofing solutions. Not only have they helped save my sanity, they also keep my toddler free from injury when my hands are full as well as acting as a deterrent from getting into unsafe spaces.
Here’s what worked for us ….
Strategically placed gates, based on your own needs and surroundings
Retractable gates are a game changer. These gates acted as a barrier in multiple spaces of the home. Whether I was completing household duties, changing a nappy or feeding the baby I could contain my toddler in the living room with me or in other areas of our home. If my hands were free or I had extra adults around to help I can simply retract the gates back open and have my usual living space restored.
Drawer and cupboard clips
You know the dreaded feeling when you can’t see your toddler and the house has gone very very quiet? Knowing that cupboard clips are installed on key cupboards and draws around the house keeping my curious toddlers hands out of all kinds of messy and unsafe situations definitely helps keep my sanity in check.
Furniture and large item anchoring
Toddlers love to climb and try to reach items that they should not touch. Anchoring a chest of draws, hall tables, bookshelves, especially the TV was a non-negotiable necessity. Being human, television time did increase when the new baby arrived, as did my toddlers need to try and touch the television in his excitement in the show. Anchoring has proved its worth multiple times along with keeping my heart rate at an acceptable level.
Corner cushions for tables and bench tops
Most toddlers have limited capacity with their peripherals when zooming around the house. Corner cushions on my bench and tables absorb impact and help prevent my toddler from experiencing abrasions, bruises and lacerations to the head or other body parts.
To see what options are available for your needs and surroundings book a consultation today on 0490 413 147
