Babies grow up surprisingly quick. Quicker than you might expect. And it won’t be long before they are crawling, and eventually walking. And with their newfound mobility they are going to want to explore as much of your home as possible. Children are naturally inquisitive. They love to utilise all their newfound skills and senses. Walking, touch, taste, speech.
 
And while this is an absolute joy to watch, it does present a number of risks. Because young children naturally lack enough knowledge to perceive all the dangers present in your home. Which is why it is up to you to ensure that the spaces they are navigating are as safe as they can possibly be.
 

Childproofing

 
Childproofing is the process of reducing the number of hazards present within your home to ensure the safety of a child. It is impossible to mitigate every single danger within your home. But there are a lot of things that we, as adults, wouldn’t even realize could be potentially harmful to a child.
 
Childproofing is a necessity. Not only to protect your child but also to make your life easier. Once you have fully childproofed your home you can give your child more freedom to explore without the need for such intense supervision. It will make you more relaxed and provide a more nurturing environment for your child to naturally explore their developing skills and senses.
 
We are going to look at a few creative childproofing solutions for your home. Focusing on the areas that most people often overlook. So we won’t be talking about the more obvious things like covering doorhandles and sharp corners with padding.
 

Pests And Chemicals

 
No matter where you live in America, chances are you will likely have to deal with pests at some point in your life. From DIY methods to specialized pest control brands like Thanos Home in the USA, which focuses on eco-friendly and effective solutions, the range of home pest control options is vast and affordable. But not every option available to you is going to be child-friendly.
 
Ant repellents are a good example of this. The small bait station capsules you can buy are naturally going to be very alluring to a small child. So you need to ensure the model you have bought is listed as being child friendly. You also need to place them somewhere your child won’t be able to reach them. Ideally in locked cupboards or behind heavy furniture.
 
Chemicals are another big issue you will face. In a childless household you will naturally not need to secure all your cleaning chemicals. This will change when you have a child. But the fix is quite simple. Fixing locks to all your kitchen cupboards will ensure that your child can’t get at anything dangerous.
 

Securing Furniture

 
One thing we often take for granted is the stability of larger objects within our home. TV’s, bookcases, large lamps, side tables. And we do this because we, as adults, rarely go around trying to climb on everything in sight. But your child will absolutely try to do this. And you might quickly realise all your furniture and gadgets aren’t as secure as you thought.
 
To that end you need to fasten all of the larger pieces of furniture to the ground. Bookcases especially. It is also worth securing your TV to whatever piece of furniture it is standing on. Or, in an ideal world, mounting it to the wall with a secure bracket.
 
But how do you stop your child climbing on everything? Well the most obvious method is to supervise them. But you also don’t want to be stifling their sense of exploration. Which is why a great childproofing method is to actually create spaces for them to safely climb objects. If you have a designated playroom you can invest in some padded matts and padded climbing blocks. This will let your child explore their desire for climbing without the risk of them hurting themselves.
 

Barriers

 
This leads us nicely into the next section. Barriers. We have discussed the importance of allowing your child to explore their home. But you do need to ensure that you have put up barriers to stop them from falling down stairs or getting into more dangerous spaces like a garage. There are hundreds of amazing childproof barriers available that are both stylish and functional.
 
But how do you stop your child from being discouraged by the limits placed upon them by barriers? A good method is to avoid making the barriers colorful or eye-catching. Try to make them as dull as possible. And ensure that all the areas you want your child to explore are vibrant and colorful. This is why a playroom with many toys and tunnels is a great idea. It will keep your child entertained and stop them from being drawn towards areas that aren’t allowed into yet.