Baby-proofing the Kitchen

baby eatingHere are some tips on how to make your kitchen more safe for your little ones, courtesy of Heloise:

  1. Use special latches on drawers and cabinets to prevent access to breakable or toxic items like bottles of cleaning agents.
  2. Keep knives and other sharp items in an area where they cannot be reached.
  3. Turn pot handles inward, away from the front of the stove.
  4. Keep household cleaners out of sight.
  5. “Never, never underestimate the reach and will of a curious baby.”
  6. Get down to the child’s level, literally. See what they see.

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