As your baby grow and become a little explorer, you may fear that he'll end up hurting himself. So you find yourself guarding your baby 24/7 to ensure that no harm comes to him. While this may highlight your virtue of patience, it may be detrimental to your baby's development. Below are some ways on how to keep your baby safe at home (without you becoming overprotective Momma Bear), as he explores the world around him.
Learn Patience
Before you go about keeping your home safe, make sure that you bring patience with you with every step. Babies aged 6 months up become natural little explorers, as what Parents said, and they are more likely to touch, taste, and tear everything. So as you go about cushioning things and changing stuff at home to keep baby safe, bring this virtue with you.
Resist the Urge to Yell
Babies have no idea about language and even if you yell at the top of your lungs or explain to him what and not to do, you'll just end up frustrated with more wrinkles. Besides, Robin Goldstein, Ph.D., professor of child development at Johns Hopkins University, author of The New Baby Answer Book said that, "screaming will just confuse and scare him." What you can do is to substitute whatever it is he's manhandling without the yelping.
Master Diversionary Tactics
Yes, with a baby exploring your living room, dining room and kitchen, you have to momentarily become James Bond. You have to learn how to divert her attention when she's zeroing in on a potentially dangerous item. Just divert her attention with something nice and colorful.
Choose the Best Time to Say "No"
Babies have a way of identifying your tone of voice. When you say "No," make sure that your baby is truly in danger, or else it will lose its efficacy if your baby hears it often. Instances where "no" is a necessity include being near a stove or attempts to climb furniture.
Childproof your Home
Your little explorer will not stop exploring if he sees you working on your computer trying to meet a deadline. So, the best way to keep him safe is to childproof your home. Put cushions on corners and keep all sharp objects in a locked drawer. As what Baby Center said, make sure that you use sockets with covers, which will not pose any danger to your baby.
These five ways to keep babies safe at home, without becoming a prowling momma bear, will prove useful as you watch your little explorer take in the world. With all these in place, you'll surely love being a parent.
