Holiday 101 Checklist #5: Childproofing

[CafeMom Team]

If you have young children on your holiday guest list, be sure to create a safe environment for the festivities.

Parents will appreciate the effort. In fact, this could be the thought that really counts.

Here are a few simple items to consider:

• Outlet covers
• Cabinet and drawer locks
• Doorknob covers
• Bumpers for sharp corners
• Child safety gates for stairs and other "no access" areas

Childproofing Tip: Remember to inhibit access to items such as knives, scissors, cleaning products, vitamins and medication, pens or any potential choking hazards for children under three.

A good way to gauge if something is a choking hazard is if it fits inside a toilet paper tube.

Also be sure to temporarily move any breakable objects out of reach of little ones.

** The CafeMom Team

[Carey2006]

And...for Christmas tree ornaments I use string/yarn rather than hooks.

[mae_01_sw]

Thanks for the checklist!

[mommaof3girls24]

 We have blinds so we always make sure to wrap the cord around the top of them or over the curtain rod.

[amybuddy45]

Great checklist!

[tretresmom]

Thanks for the tips.  Also I use plastic ornament instead of glass. 

[momof3angela]

I'm so glad mine children are old enough to know to not pull the tree down....LOL 

Love the tip on choking hazards...thanks Cafemom.

[dreamingdebbie]

My little granddaughter is just the right size to be getting into the tree! Thank you for the safety ideas. 

[DogsMom]

Use the too small for children under 3 rule for more than just toys. Nothing beats watchful parents though

[40plusmom]

WE ALWAYS REMEMBER TO PUT THINGS UP HIGH WHEN MY NEPHEW  COMES! 

[aidensmomma508]

yah i hate going to christmas parties with candles lit so my son tries to reach for the flame... nice.