Question 1

what are the best ways to baby proof my house?

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Pool Stairs Caustics: Gates along the bottom of stairs that are sturdy are a must.  Toilet covers, door locks, and locks to drawers need to be in place.  Remember the garage! everything out there is toxic! gas cans, pesticides, bug sprays, and windshield wiper fluid are all deadly to a toddler.   In the home be sure and  put cleaners in a high locked cabinet.  I recommend removing drano from the home entirely!

Question 2

what is the best way to baby proof the bathroom?

Accepted Answer

Same as other rooms: The bathroom may be intimidating, but really, it can be easy. Toilet locks, outlet covers, and cabinet covers are still effective. Making sure that wires, curling irons, and shaving/ cutting utensils are up and out of the way. Shampoos, nail care products, makeup and other chemicals should be kept locked up. Water temp should be set at 120 deg. Make sure garbage is not reachable too.

Question 3

how do i baby proof my house?

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Baby proof: Go room by room and start looking for outlets, reachable things than can break, medications, cleaning products, glass, pointy tables, stairs, loose cords, toilets, it takes times, you can get plenty of gadgets to help baby proofing on the web, or any baby store.

Question 4

i am having my first baby and have been told to baby proof my house. what would you recommend?

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It is essential: Baby and child proofing your home will prove both a sanity saver and keep your baby safe. Once your baby becomes mobile (rolling, crawling, walking), she will be curious about everything and i mean everything. And? It will all go into the mouth at first. Keep choking and toxic hazards out of reach, plug those outlets, gate those stairs, and keep re-evaluating your home child proofing needs.

Question 5

how do i baby proof windows?

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Approved bars...: ...Are probably the best way, but also having nothing near windows that the child can use as stairs is a good idea.

Question 6

how can i baby proof our hotel room when we travel?

Accepted Answer

Age dependent: The answer depends considerably on the infants age but in general protect your baby from electrical outlets, stairs, small particles on the floor, and from falls.

Question 7

is my newborn baby proof or i have to have a medical condition to use the fmla for maternity leave?

Accepted Answer

FMLA: Your baby's birth certificate or hospital discharge should meet the requirements--but best to check with your benefits' advisor.

Question 8

what are the best ways to prevent sudden infant death syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Back to sleep: Number one measure is to place your baby on her back when sleeping always until she is at least 9 months. Other measures include keeping room temperature comfortably cool, not smoking and placing  on a firm baby mattress bed without any side bumpers, pillows, heavy sheets or stuffed animals.

Question 9

what are the best foods to feed babies who are just starting out?

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Foods: I recommend starting with different cereals at first, maybe the 1st 2wks.  Then i go to orange veggies and some basic fruits.

Question 10

whats the best medication for infant silent reflux?

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Varies: Silent reflux is a condition in which the infant has gastresophageal reflux with symptoms such as fussiness, coughing or wheezing without obvious reflux signs such as spitting. Usually we use medications like Zantac (ranitidine) or proton pump inhibitors like Prevacid in infants if we need to treat reflux with medication.

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