How to Babyproof Your Home

The Expert Guide to Parenthood

Feb 19 2024 • 17 mins

There is nothing more important than keeping our little ones safe. In this episode we discuss how to do just that with Melanie Courtney our Childhood Injury Prevention Expert and the CEO of Kidsafe Victoria. Listen to learn how to babyproof your home.

In this week's episode we cover: • Common accidents that happen around the home • A guide to babyproofing your home • Kidsafe has an amazing home safety resources to ensure your home is Kidsafe. Find out what it is and where to get your free copy • General safety tips for securing cabinets, drawers, and other areas where hazards might be stored • Electrical outlets and cords - baby proofing prevention tips to prevent accidents • Babies often put objects in their mouths. How can parents ensure that small items, such as choking hazards, are out of reach • Furniture securing safety tips  • Window blind cords and curtain ties - secure to avoid  strangulation risks • Stairs safety. How to properly gate off staircases and keep baby safe • How to prevent burns and avoid common burn hazards • How to adapt your home for a baby on the move • Baby products in Australia safety regulations and finding out about recalled baby products   A must listen for parents of little ones of all ages wanting to keep their babies and children safe! Check out the Kidsafe website for the downloadable Kidsafe checklist.  Never forget parents you've got this!   Follow us Social:  Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_au  Threads @parentsyouvegotthis_au  TikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_au  Facebook: @parentsyouvegotthis  ____________________________________  Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: https://www.parentsyouvegotthis.com.au/  Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content Parents You've Got This