The first time you bring a child home from the hospital, one of the biggest fears of parenting can really kick in. Yes, most of us start experiencing those worries well before birth; but when you actually have the baby home? That’s when you really can get crazy.
Come on, experienced parents: let’s admit it. More than one of us had safety precautions installed before the baby could roll over.
I think it’s a good thing to worry about safety in the home. Heaven knows there are plenty of ways a child can get into trouble. During the first 6 months, it’s not terribly difficult to keep them out of cupboards and the like since they can’t get too far around the house independently. Once they start rolling and then crawling though, all bets are off. Curiosity is the hallmark of childhood, and your little explorers will be getting into everything they can as soon as inspiration strikes.
So what’s a nervous parent to do? Again, it depends on the age of the child. Here’s a little mini-guide for you (note: this is in no way an exhaustive list).
Alrighty, you’ve made it to toddler stage. There’s lots more to worry about (don’t even get me started on worrying about the teen years!), but the equipment list gets a lot shorter from here.
So there’s that.
Earnest Parenting: help for nervous new parents.
Disclosure: this post was supported by Safety 1st.
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