https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 03:39:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childproofing-our-home#post-1829391 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 17:25:00 +0000 sorrycharlie 1829391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tanjowen: I am not sure. I haven't tried to take them off yet. Both sets of instructions (for both brands) say how to gently get them off, and then I would assume you could use a gentle cleaner or goo gone to take the sticky residue off? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childproofing-our-home#post-1828448 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:07:23 +0000 Tanjowen 1828448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Vegmama: She cannot use the fireplace with the plexiglass screwed in, but it's held up pretty well with some rather rambunctious toddlers :)</p> <p>@sorrycharlie: I bought those straps for the oven, but never thought of using it on our drawers. Does it in any way damage the wood? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childproofing-our-home#post-1828433 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:02:51 +0000 RsMom 1828433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've used what @sorrycharlie referenced above. They were the only thing that my son couldn't figure out and work on different types of furniture. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childproofing-our-home#post-1828342 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 11:44:32 +0000 sorrycharlie 1828342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a 2-pack of straps at target for $5. The top drawer (not sure where my mom got bottom one - I prefer the target one). The latches you screw into the inside, my LO mastered in minutes. </p> [attach=1296/14/nao176.338x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childproofing-our-home#post-1828322 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 11:41:12 +0000 plantains 1828322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Vegmama: I don't really have advice beyond what others offered but just wanted to say that your baby has the most delicious cheeks ever! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childproofing-our-home#post-1828321 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 11:40:49 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 1828321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Vegmama: we also did plexiglass but attached it with super heavy duty Velcro, which was sturdy but kept it usable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childproofing-our-home#post-1828307 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 11:36:20 +0000 Grace 1828307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What is in the drawers? It will be awhile before your LO can get into them - mine is almost 1 and still hasn't figured out how to open them and isn't that interested in them. If they aren't easy to open, she might not go after them at all. Oh and for the few drawers that my LO can open, we don't keep dangerous stuff in there, so it doesn't matter if she does get into it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childproofing-our-home#post-1828071 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:48:43 +0000 youboots 1828071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay, can't believe mama is crawling. Hopefully she keeps the leg chub :) no idea on baby proofing. I'll be looking to you for advice in a year plus. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childproofing-our-home#post-1828059 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:44:39 +0000 Foodnerd81 1828059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Vegmama: For the outlets you use, they have outlet covers that go over the plugged in cords (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Outlet-Plug-Cover-by-Kidco/dp/B001SKKW0E/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1408635585&#038;sr=8-5&#038;keywords=baby+proofing+cord" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Outlet-Plug-Cover-by-Kidco/dp/B001SKKW0E/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1408635585&#038;sr=8-5&#038;keywords=baby+proofing+cord</a>) (sorry for the massively long link). That could help, then plug up the rest that you don't use? </p> <p>I don't have much advice about the drawers- we are "lucky" that our drawers have these obnoxiously hard to pull knobs, so since it's already hard for an adult to pull them, it's pretty much impossible for a one year old to. She is surprisingly not that interested in the cabinets- I make a point to not let her see me opening them that much, and she just doesn't open them. Maybe your LO will be the same. </p> <p>For the fire place, we have a gas one (not nearly as pretty as yours!) and have just turned off the pilot light and accepted we won't be using it until she is older. We just try to keep her from banging on the glass. </p> <p>We bought a gate/play yard thing that helps when I can't be supervising her closely (in the bathroom, cooking)-- I only put her in there once in a while, but I feel better that she definitely can't get at the questionably baby proofed areas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childproofing-our-home#post-1828053 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:42:57 +0000 Vegmama 1828053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: That's a great idea to put toys in the drawers. I feel like she never wants to play with her toys, so she'll probably leave the drawers alone once she knows what's in them!! Ha. And, the magnetic locks are a really good idea!!! </p> <p>Thanks for the kind words about our house. It's so messy right now, but we love it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childproofing-our-home#post-1828027 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:35:48 +0000 avivoca 1828027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used plastic plug protectors in the plugs she can reach (most of them, since they are in the wall). For things like the TV and electronics, I ran a serge protector under the TV stand and snaked all of the cords behind it. I did the same for our floor lamp, so now she can't get to them. I plan on re-arranging the drawers in our TV stand to hold her toys, so hopefully she won't want to pull the DVD player out or anything. That's as far as I have gotten.</p> <p>I'm thinking about getting the magnetic cabinet locks for our cabinets, maybe those would work on your drawers?</p> <p>I'd also like to say that your home is absolutely beautiful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childproofing-our-home#post-1828002 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:28:23 +0000 Vegmama 1828002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tanjowen: Can your sister still use the fireplace? I bet Google has some examples ... I didn't think of anything like that, but it would be a good way to not lose the look we love. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childproofing-our-home#post-1827997 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:27:18 +0000 Vegmama 1827997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tanjowen: Love that idea. I hate how it will look, ha, but I've gotta get over that part. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childproofing-our-home#post-1827991 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:26:45 +0000 Vegmama 1827991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lilyofthewest: Looking into the cord bundles. Yes, I think it would definitely be less appealing this way! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childproofing-our-home#post-1826487 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 19:34:28 +0000 Tanjowen 1826487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Vegmama: Oh, also, I have some drawers like that and of all things, a wooden yardstick shoved up through all 3 handles and I hope works like a charm for a long time :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childproofing-our-home#post-1826483 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 19:32:46 +0000 Tanjowen 1826483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Vegmama: Your fireplace is gorgeous! My SIL has one similar, and she went to Home Depot and had a piece of Plexiglas cut out to fit, and then built a wood frame around the inside and screwed it in. It looks pretty good and keeps the baby out!</p> <p>As for the cords, Amazon sells rubber cord covers: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F8B023TAN-6-Cord-Concealer-Tan/dp/B00006ID40/ref=sr_1_17?s=electronics&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1408581058&#038;sr=1-17&#038;keywords=cord+covers" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F8B023TAN-6-Cord-Concealer-Tan/dp/B00006ID40/ref=sr_1_17?s=electronics&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1408581058&#038;sr=1-17&#038;keywords=cord+covers</a>. This one isn't that pretty, but they have a lot of options, and it would help hide them from her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childproofing-our-home#post-1826472 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 19:30:18 +0000 lilyofthewest 1826472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have much babyproofing advice, but, your home is lovely!</p> <p>Would cords be less appealing to her if they were bundled together in a less interesting looking way?<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Set-Neoprene-Zip-up-Cable-Sleeves/dp/B00DODLLEO/" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Set-Neoprene-Zip-up-Cable-Sleeves/dp/B00DODLLEO/</a></p> <p>Some right angle swivel plugs might also mean less area for little fingers to grip and the ability to run things more snugly along/behind furniture.<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/360-Degree-Rotating-Flat-Plug-Liberator/dp/B003NYRAYE/" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/360-Degree-Rotating-Flat-Plug-Liberator/dp/B003NYRAYE/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childproofing-our-home#post-1826404 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 19:07:23 +0000 Vegmama 1826404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our baby is crawling!!! Joy and happiness ... Then, I realized our house is not baby proof in the slightest. Our trouble areas are our living room, den, and fireplace. </p> <p>I'm posting photos if each of the main issues, and would love advice (and links) to solutions. </p> <p>The first spot is in our living room. MCM TV stand. What to do with these drawers? </p> <p>Second, the desk in the den. Same issue. </p> <p>Third, the entire fireplace area. Big fence? There's not much room in front of it (we have a chair &amp; coffee table there). </p> <p>Lastly, most of our outlets are on the baseboards, and to the side of our furniture. Thank you early 1900's design?? We use these outlets, and the cords are like a magnet for her. </p> <p>Honorable mention: she's really interested in the metal things that hold a door on (the pins??). I am sure there are years of lead paint on them. 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