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Avoid cartoon varieties of bandages that will attract little ones' attention. Cover outlets: Put adhesive bandages or duct tape over electrical outlets if you don't have plastic covers (this trick also works great at hotels and other people's houses!).

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You can also use zip ties to pull together cords and then tuck them far away from baby's reach.Д¤. Corral cords: Cut a slit down an empty paper towel roll or piece of pipe insulation and thread multiple wires through it to keep them from becoming tangled in your tot's curious hands. If you can store them on a high shelf or out of sight in a tall cabinet, that's even better.ДЈ. Hide cleaning products: Plastic bins with lids and latches that baby can't open are a safer place for cleaning products than under your kitchen sink.

Secure clear plastic or fabric to railings to deter kids from playing on them.Дў. Secure stairways: The railings on staircases or landings on upper floors may look narrow, but they're big enough for kids' limbs (or heads!) to get stuck in. Try these budget-friendly safety tricks you can do yourself:ДЎ. As kids grow taller, the danger zones will change and likely increase. Then, put away fragile items, move cords, secure furniture that could fall over, and put padding on sharp edges.Д®very few months, and when your child reaches a new milestone like walking, evaluate your home for additional babyproofing needs. See what's tempting to grab and pull on, what's at eye level, and what could injure them. To start, get on the floor and look at the surroundings from a baby's perspective. As your little one gets close to crawling, it's time to babyproof your home and other places they visit frequently, like grandparents' homes.

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