At the moment our house is a wreck

More of it seems to have been torn down

Than has been left standing

But in the coming days it will be rebuilt

And in the coming weeks we will start to make a plan

For moving back in

Every day decisions are made about the renovation

And in this respect we are very lucky

We can ensure safety in our home from the start

Already we are planning power sockets

Selecting switches

Organising cupboard openings

Making choices that will ensure our house

Is a safe and secure family home

We have never really baby proofed our home before

We have kept the children with us in one area

Confined to safe spaces

But once we have one big, open plan setting

We are going to need to be much more safety conscious

Particularly with our new kitchen

And a large, central wood burning stove

We need to be thinking now

About keeping our children

Safe

And allowing our children

The freedom to roam

Their home

Our home

And so we are babyproofing

Toddler and childproofing our home

For example

Our new kitchen does not have many wall units

The children will be able to open all the cupboards and drawers

We will be getting locks to prevent little ones

Being able to discover and explore any harmful products

We have chosen rounded corners in our kitchen

To minimise bumps to heads

We will be installing fire alarms

And carbon monoxide monitors

In our home

And ensuring they are switched on

And checked regularly

We will be having

Already do have

Windows that can be locked

And special safety glass

In any larger windows or doors

Any large items of furniture

Anything that could be pulled over

We attach to the wall

This is something we have always done for peace of mind

And though we are now beyond needing a stair gate

We will probably use something similar to wrap around the fire

There is so much to think about

When creating a safe haven for your family

What is your top baby or toddler proofing tip?

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