Parents Fearful of Baby Safety at Home

“New parent here to a 3 month old baby boy! Today after feeding him, we put him in his bouncer since he loves to coo and smile at our ceiling fan. After sitting in the bouncer, we heard this literal liquid shart sound effect, and of course he pooped and it went all over the front of him. So far he’s had some bad poops, but this one in particular was all over his private area. When this happens, do you just wipe super good with baby wipes or do you give LO a bath whenever this happens? My husband”

“Any suggestions on how to install a baby gate the bottom of these stairs? I'm stumped. submitted by /u/CalculatedHat [link] [comments]”

“What kind of set up do you have for your 10 month olds? We don’t want her crawling all through the house and have a 60x60 play pen in the middle of the room. All she wants to do is get out and just stands along the edges waiting to get picked up. Should I get a bigger play pen? Curious what people do… thanks! submitted by /u/Historical_Spirit623 [link] [comments]”

“What are some of the best items you’ve gotten for baby proofing? Also, some things you didn’t think about but needed to add after? Baby is starting to roll and I have this fear they’re going to hit their head on the edge of the dresser. What edge safety things did you use? The plastic clear ones seems like it would still hurt? submitted by /u/slevignerd [link] [comments]”

“Wondering if baby jumper chairs are safe. In laws got baby the baby Einstein neighborhood symphony jumper and i felt pressured to put him in it. Baby is only 4 months old this Tuesday. He’s big for his age yes but obviously can’t sit up by himself yet or roll over. I don’t want to offend their gift but I’m not a fan of containers as is. His ped and OT always say floor time is best so that’s what we do. My quick googling concurs with me but I’m wondering, what does long term research show? At the”

“FTM (currently pregnant!) and trying to prepare. Our stairs are a little weird and I’m not entirely sure what to do! We have wrought iron railings on one side (no big newel post, everything is close in size/thickness), and a wall on the other — happy to drill into the wall, but need a solution for the wrought iron sided part! Also, at the bottom, our first step doesn’t have a railing— it steps up to a landing where the railing starts. Is it safe/r to start the baby gate at the front of the landi”

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“For example, did you allow them to pull up on a door/coffee table? Or did you only allow softer surfaces, like a box/push walker, in the event they lost grip and fell face first? submitted by /u/zezendx [link] [comments]”

“Gonna start this out by saying I know that swings are not meant for overnight sleep and will be unsafe. I'm providing all of the following as context. My baby is pretty chill, but for one thing: she cannot be put down without a bottle of formula to put her to sleep and a swaddle. She's 6 weeks old, and I read somewhere that she should be out of the swaddle by 8 weeks and I'm starting to panic. I don't want to go back to the sleep deprivation of the first couple nights. We needed”

“Hello! I am currently pregnant and have a 2.5 year old. My husband built our son an outdoor raised sandbox that our son loves! We do have a cover for it but it doesn’t always get put on at night. I have never seen any animal feces in it. As long as I’m not personally messing with the sand box the risk of toxoplasmosis is low correct? I always wash my son’s hands after playing in it as well. submitted by /u/Fit-Fun-5150 [link] [comments]”

“Hello! I am currently pregnant and have a 2.5 year old. My husband built our son an outdoor raised sandbox that our son loves! We do have a cover for it but it doesn’t always get put on at night. I have never seen any animal feces in it. As long as I’m not personally messing with the sand box the risk of toxoplasmosis is low correct? I always wash my son’s hands after playing in it as well. submitted by /u/Fit-Fun-5150 [link] [comments]”

“hi! my 10 month old has decided her play pen is evil, and wants free roam of the house. we've got things baby proofed in the "normal" ways, but we have a small house with 3 cats who don't get along. one cat's litter box/food is kept in a room that is shut, but the other 2 have their things in the common areas. my baby has decided the most delicious things in the house are cat litter and cat food, and it's a constant battle to make sure she doesnt get into them throughou”

“We have a loft upstairs we use as a playroom. It has always caused me anxiety because a kid could grab a chair and jump over. I’m expecting and we’d like to close off this room by building a wall with a door. My husband is an instrument/electrical tech. He has done some construction work and some residual work and is pretty confident he can close this area of himself. Any tips for this? Or comments of concern? Please disregard the mess I’m a tired mom. submitted by /u/R3allyUniqu3Use”

“MIL keeps using a lounger while my baby (3 weeks) sleeps over her house. I’ve asked her not to for obvious reasons and she says that she’s watching the baby so there shouldn’t be a problem. Not only am I uncomfortable with her being in it at all but I watched my MIL WALK away from her while she was sleeping in it. My main problem with this is how unsafe they are and my baby tends to roll over and scrunch up in her sleep, swaddled or not, so obviously I don’t want anything to happen while we’re n”

“We have a hallway that we want to block off from our rapidly mobile little sibling while still allowing access to the older sibling (gate, retractable, swing). The problem is that the baseboard and quarter round keep us from mounting flush to the floor. Does anyone have a gate to recommend with a higher wall anchor and maybe larger gap between the wall and the gate to account for the quarter round? Does this make sense to anyone? submitted by /u/JumpingJonquils [link] [comments”

“Hi dads, I’m new to this and cannot find a baby gate that will work for this area/top of the spiral staircase. Does anyone have some good recommendations? Edit: Thanks everyone! I’ll take a look at the suggestions. submitted by /u/miltonbryan93 [link] [comments]”

“I’m currently 5 months pregnant and I’m overall super excited but the thought of babyproofing our house kinda overwhelms me. I’m really worried I’m going to forget something and put my child at risk, especially with all the little things I wouldn’t even think about. So I wanted to know what some of your favorite babyproofing products are and/or what some of the small things that are easily forgotten when babyproofing are? Thank you in advance! submitted by /u/B_yul [link] [comm”

“My kid did something amazing and terrible yesterday lol. Every time I think his room is safe, he finds new ways to challenge that. Now he can open the sliding closet door. I bought baby latches but I don’t think this will do anything for the sliding door. And clue what I can do but still get n in if need be? submitted by /u/B1chpudding [link] [comments]”

“Hi All, Are non-toxic play mats really necessary for babies ? If so, what are some good, safe play mats you’d recommend that are made with child-safe, low-toxicity materials? submitted by /u/grahantaravasii [link] [comments]”

“We have cloth guards on the main parts of the crib rails, but now baby just chews on the corners. We got the little stick-on guards, but that didn’t help. Does anyone have any tips/things to buy for this? submitted by /u/Dandest [link] [comments]”

“My toddler recently decided opening the fridge is the most fascinating thing in the world. I got the stick on fridge locks but she’s a determined little thing and pulled so hard it flew right off 🤦🏻‍♀️ What else can I use? submitted by /u/WatercressEqual4902 [link] [comments]”

“Our LO just turned 11 months so we're getting questions about presents for his 1st birthday. He's super active and loves crawling everywhere. He taken a few wobbly steps as well. Any items that are recommended for a small house? We sadly don't have a ton of floor room. We're also coming into Midwest winter in a few months. submitted by /u/ChickadeeMonster [link] [comments]”

“My baby/toddler has reached the stage where she's running around and pushing all the buttons she can - especially the ones that make fun noises, like console buttons. I tried buying some "baby proof" button covers off amazon, almost all of them don't have any kind of latching or safety mechanism. She immediately just opened the door cover and pressed the button. "More fun enrichment!" she thought. Anyway, the only kind I can find that latches on Amazon is meant for wa”

“Hello, I’m a FTM with a determined little baby who is getting very mobile much younger than I had expected. She currently spends a lot of time in a large playpen with a thin foam mat and plenty of toys. We have only just started babyproofing with baby gates, cabinet/drawer locks, outlet covers, inventorying necessary button batteries, putting the strings for our blinds up, and mounting furniture. What am I missing? What worked great for your babies? What do you wish you did? Also, what did you r”

“I need to gate off these two entryways but there isn’t two flush walls to anchor gates to. Wondering if anyone has any advice on how to properly baby proof these spaces? https://imgur.com/a/6mW15h4 submitted by /u/biasedunbiased [link] [comments]”

“I need to gate off these two entryways but there isn’t two flush walls to anchor gates to. Wondering if anyone has any advice on how to properly baby proof these spaces? https://imgur.com/a/6mW15h4 submitted by /u/biasedunbiased [link] [comments]”

“We spend a lot of time playing on the floor, my little one is 8 months and she crawls and stands up. Now she's holding on to things and moving around, and we're frantically babyproofing everywhere 😅 we thought we had more time! Anyway, our house is made out of stone so the walls are super hard and she can get hurt if she bumps her head. What can we use to babyproof curtain walls? For example we have a closed balcony I was thinking of turning into a reading area. I already messaged some”

“Struggling to find something that will work! We are moving into this house with this really awkward staircase and need to find a way to keep our 15 month old from falling down. https://imgur.com/a/dtPbPFN submitted by /u/monkeys_pass [link] [comments]”

“Struggling to find something that will work! We are moving into this house with this really awkward staircase and need to find a way to keep our little one from falling down. https://imgur.com/a/dtPbPFN submitted by /u/monkeys_pass [link] [comments]”

“Recently had the back yard renovated with a new outdoor kitchen and I’ve got 2 under 2. I’ve got some baby proofing gear (also pictured) but I don’t know how well it’s going to hold up being outside. Behind the doors is completely open space. The kitchen is covered by a pergola so not threat there. Any tips, tricks, or recommendations are greatly appreciated. Questions about the setup, process, lessons learned are also welcome. If this isn’t the right place to post, I’ll delete and move. s”

“Hi there Me & my partner need a baby gate as our 9 month old will be crawling very soon… Because of where our bottom step is, and there is a ledge, this prevents using the standard baby gates.. Does anyone have any ideas? I’m trying to post pictures but can’t at this moment Thanks in advance. submitted by /u/Worried_Witness_5945 [link] [comments]”

“Hello. My 7 month old is constantly grabbing on to her crib rails and standing up, but every once in a while she slips and bumps her head on the crib. Is there anything I can put on the wooden crib rails to cushion them and prevent her from bumping her head? She doesn’t cry when she slips and bumps the rails, but I don’t like seeing it. submitted by /u/sonicblendz [link] [comments]”

“I’m slowly starting to baby proof my home now as I think my baby could become more mobile within the next month. I know the obvious ones like hide wires, plug outlets, lock the cabinets and toilets, cushion hard corners and baby gates. I’d love to hear any tips or hacks on baby proofing that anyone has! submitted by /u/bokyourchoy [link] [comments]”

“anyone have advice on a relatively “clean” way to child proof this balcony. currently the gaps are about 10”. submitted by /u/Paudhury [link] [comments]”

“I was considering getting a climbing frame/ monkey bar/ swing set (like the Growplay for example) for our garden in a few years when my toddler is old enough but I’ve seen anecdotes of injuries and I’m now doubting. Two things which I’m especially wondering are: Are monkey bars considered as dangerous as trampolines in terms of injuries? I was thinking they’d be safer because while there’s height, there’s not the bouncing element but that might be wrong. And this probably might have an evidence”

“Hi everyone, I am considering getting rid of my baby’s (5 months) crib and getting a floor bed. Every day I find one of my baby’s limbs stuck on the railing. I’ve looked into the mesh crib liner things but they are ~45 dollars which seems ridiculous to me. The thing is even if I get the mesh thing, my baby rolls so much he ends up bumping his head on the sides of the crib and waking himself up. Would it be crazy to put a 5 month old in one of those Montessori floor beds? Will I regret it once he”

“How do you all keep your crawling baby safe when the oldest child has a bunch of tiny toys and legos? Do you lock up all tiny pieces toys somewhere else? Do you have a separate play area for the oldest child and do not allow baby in? submitted by /u/No_Engine6784 [link] [comments]”

“…beyond the usual outlet covers, drawer stoppers, cabinet latches, etc. what all are y’all doing to baby proof your homes? My girl can have literally the whole floor strewn with toys that she has pulled off her toy shelf and will INSIST on trying to climb under the couch or scale the desk chair. I don’t want her to be in a playpen too much but I’m tired lol. And I know it’s only going to get worse (11.5 month old). submitted by /u/EmotionalPenguin5 [link] [comments]”

“Looking for a baby gate (non stair use) to block off a hallway in our apartment. looking for recommendations. Does anyone also have any insights on whether the retractable mesh ones are better or the traditional baby gates with the swing door? Thank you! submitted by /u/sliceofperfection [link] [comments]”

“Hi all! I have an almost 7-month old baby who is on the verge of crawling and it’s making me realize how hard our house will be to baby-proof. We have bar stools and our living room is more “open concept” which opens up to the dining room and then kitchen and hallway, etc. Ideally, I’m looking for a way to secure our heavy bar stools and also figure out a way to keep baby in living room area. The “doorway” between living room and dining room is an opening of roughly 6 feet. It’s also at an obliq”

“Hi fellow dads, I need help figuring out how to keep my 14 month old daughter safe. She can now climb out of a playpen and a pack and play (about 25 inches). She has not fallen because we always monitor her and grab her if we see her on top of the edge. We tell her “no” when she starts to climb but she is young and testing boundaries. Her daycare provider said she also climbs the pack and play during nap time. We thought about a tight fitting blackout tent cover for the pack and play or a crib t”

“Hello all! We had a baby in the beginning of June. She is not rolling yet but we are beginning to baby-proof for a crawling baby. We live in an upper unit where our front door opens to stairs to get up to the living area. From everything I’ve seen, tension gates are not recommended for this kind of stairway and there are no bannisters to wrap anything around. Our lease specifies nothing in the walls except small picture nails. I have no problem reaching out to the property manager to get permiss”

“We have a spring doorstop that baby loves to play with. Is there any cover or any way to baby proof that? Looking to see if we need to remove or are there any alternatives? submitted by /u/LokiMeena1 [link] [comments]”

“I live in a two story townhouse and my son is now able to crawl around. I bought a crib net to put in the railings so he doesn’t get stuck but I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions that would be better or if my original plan would work. Thanks! submitted by /u/swimgal828 [link] [comments]”

“We have been preparing our house for our 9 month old as she is crawling fast! I was wondering about others opinions about how necessary the following tasks were for babyproofing: -latches on toilet lids (I've heard toddlers can drown in one, but I would think this is pretty rare?) -latches on bathroom garbage cans (I don't care if she makes a mess but worry if there will be items in the garbage that are choking hazards) -houseplants - I have a lot of plants and have already tried to hang”

“I have a 7m baby and she's learning to crawl super fast. Except for the usual items, what else do you recommend to baby proof the house? We will be installing gates, things for her not to open cupboards; toilets and the oven, plug sockets etc. Thanks 🩷 submitted by /u/rosedamask [link] [comments]”

“1)) My take on this was: it is too dangerous and hard to properly childproof. The toddler should not be in the kitchen as a rule, make a gate in front at the entrance. 2)) My wife sees it super dangerous but she watches the child over the shoulder (which in the past lead already to dangerous situations). But she wants everything in reach of the small child to be not the super dangerous kind, then watch the baby, so that the baby is happy. What is the better approach here? submitted by &#32”

“Does anyone have a baby gate recommendation for these stairs? It must be hardware mounted at the top but I'm not sure what would work with these railings. A family we knew gifted their old baby gate the used in the same apartment set up, but I think it's missing parts and it's a fabric gate. I obviously don't feel comfortable using a fabric gate at the top of our stairs 😅 submitted by /u/Optimal_Guess_1023 [link] [comments]”

“I’m stuck on how to install a baby gate at the top of the stairs. The space to drill is too small to fit the anchor. any ideas? submitted by /u/SherbetFit9496 [link] [comments]”

“Hello, I’m new to this community, I’m 20 and I have a question for other parents. How did you baby proof your outlets? and did your child also try to pull the outlet covers out constantly?? My daughter who had just turned 1, is a very smart and curious girl. She crawls faster than I can blink, and is always getting into things my grandparents have out. (I live with my grandparents and parents.) One of the things she’s been doing, is pulling out the little clear plastic outlet covers we have in t”

“I’m struggling with how best to baby proof our living room while minimizing navigational hazards for adults. We have a fairly tight living room with a few problem areas (coffee table, entertainment center, fireplace). I’d like to either fence off these areas or set up a playpen that keeps her away from them but gives her more room to practice crawling than the pack n play. The problem is open floorspace—has anyone found anything good for unconventionally shaped spaces? submitted by /”

“We are outgrowing the playpen in our living room. Our toddler flipped herself out of it and if she’s not using it, it’s taking up way too much space. However, we have been throwing all of her toys in there to protect them from being snatched up by the dog. I need a solution where she can see what toys she has to play with & dog can’t get to them. He mostly leaves them alone… until he gets overly excited and forgets all his training. And it’s often when we are off changing a diaper or somethi”

“First time mom here with an 11 month old that figured out how to push things towards the tables to climb on top. Wondering if anyone have ideas on how to babyproof the coffee table and electronics/TV console. We pushed the coffee table towards the wall to create more space for the baby to play/crawl around and of course the console is up against another wall. My idea was we get gates/panels around the console, but my husband thinks we need one around the coffee table also. Would that be overkill”

“Besides the obvious. Removing items that can fall easily any tips? Or what did you do? Because of a vent behind the ikea book shelf/tv stand I can’t push this all the way against the wall. Not sure if this is something a child could pull down. Tv will need to either be mounted or something submitted by /u/tdc415 [link] [comments]”

“Our kid isn’t even crawling yet but everytime I try to think about installing a baby gate I get stressed out because of the way our stairs our structured. Looks like pressure mounted gates are a no no and we need a gate for both the top and the bottom, the ones that drill into the wall. I’m the least handy dad out there and it sucks. I’d like to be more handy but our home is a newer home so anything I fuck up will need to be patched and has potential to spiral out of control The top of our stair”

“I have a very large deck with a large opening to the yard. I’ve finally got my kid’s water table and a little splash bad set up and I want to be able to block the opening so he doesn’t get too far off from me. He’s 14 months old and a wild child, I’m 18 weeks pregnant and wanting to chase him as little as possible in this heat. I’m not looking to spend $$$ but please give me all y’all’s best suggestions, products, and solutions! submitted by /u/SouthernCancel6117 [link] [commen”