For Increased Child Safety, Use Safety Gates

Any parent hoping to protect their new toddler from getting into dangerous situations around the house should invest in a baby safety gate. While safety is the concern of every parent, realistically it is almost impossible to keep an eye out for your toddler every moment of every day. That is where the baby gate comes in handy, as when placed in strategic locations such as at the top and bottom of stairs, or in the bedroom or living room doorway, they effectively limit the areas your child can wander off to. Unfortunately their effectiveness wears off by the time your child is walking and climbing well, however by the time your child is five years old hopefully they will be able to keep out of too much trouble in the home.

You can find baby gates that fit right into doorways, as well as those specifically made to protect the child from going up or down the stairs. There are many different designs, and you can also find them made in different heights so it is fairly simple to find something that suits your needs. Prices range quite a bit. Naturally the more expensive gates are usually found in baby stores, however for as little as $10 or $20 you should be able to find a decent one at Wal-Mart or K-Mart. If not there, then there are plenty available for ordering online as well.

Common areas where safety gates are needed are at the top and bottom of stairways, at the kitchen door, bathroom door, basement stairway, home office, garage and workshops. They are also very handy when you want to restrict your child to a specific location while you do some housework, talk on the telephone or use the bathroom. Of course, even when a child is safely confined within a room it is still important to make sure that the entire room has been 'child-proofed'. In other words, make sure that all cords are well out of the child's reach and all heavy objects that could fall on the child are stored away. There should not be any sharp objects left around and all outlets are covered.

Adhering to these simple safety precautions and then making good use of baby safety gates can certainly take a lot of the stress out of watching over a young child.

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