Baby Proofing Your Nursery

Here are a few suggestions to making your nursery safe:

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  Be sure to cover all electrical outlets not used in your baby’s room with electrical plug covers.
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  Install a smoke detector in your baby’s room and make sure you change the battery every six months.
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  Be careful where you put wall hangings, especially above the crib as they could be dangerous to your baby if they fall or get pulled off by baby.
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  Keep all furniture away from the window and make sure the window is securely latched. This will prevent baby from falling out the window when he/she starts climbing things.
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  Avoid using mini blinds in baby’s room and keep all other cords out of child’s reach at all times. These are a potential strangling hazard.
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  If you live in an older home, be sure to check for lead paint in your nursery as well as through out the house. If you are not sure how to go about this talk to your local paint distributor. They should be able to help you or point you to some one that can. Lead dust and chips from peeling paint can be dangerous to your child’s health. Take proper precautions to avoid this risk!
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  Anchor heavy furniture that could fall over to the wall to prevent from falling over if baby climbs on it. Ex. Dressers, shelves, etc.
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  All vaporizers should be stored up high and out of reach from baby. If you don’t have a safe place to store a vaporizer, consider using a humidifier instead.
  

EnchantingNurseries.com cares about the well being and safety of your child/children. We hope to inform all parents to take precautions when preparing your baby room for your precious little one. We hope these tips are helpful and informative to you as you decorate your baby’s nursery.