Transitioning a toddler to a big boy or big girl bedroom can be a little nerve-wracking for any parent.
If you’re in the middle of this change, we are sure you are concerned about their safety. Have you ever looked into child proofing their room?
Believe it or not, making a child proof room is much easier than you’d think. Once your toddler gets to experience the freedom of roaming around in their room, it doesn’t take much for an accident to occur. So paying attention to detail is important.
To child proof a room perfectly, these are the main items you will want to pay attention to:
- Furniture – Over 15,000 children take a trip to the ER from tipping furniture such as dressers and televisions. To avoid this problem, look into purchasing some furniture wall straps and adhere them to the wall.
- Windows – If you tend to leave your windows open, your adventurous climber may fall out. Mesh window guards or a window stopper will keep them inside and away from the streets.
- Small Objects – Everyone knows that little kids put anything and everything into their mouths. This is a no-brainer, but make sure to keep choking hazards out of reach. If it fits through a toilet paper roll, keep it away.
- Electricity and Wiring – Conceal your wiring and put safe plates on your electrical outlets. Young kids learn things from you quite quickly, so keep this in mind.
- Stair Gates – If the bedrooms are upstairs, keep your little one off the stairs by using a child proof gate. A tumble-free child is a happy one.
- Carpet – You may want to consider new carpet if you have hard-surface flooring. Carpeting softens slips and falls by adding a comfortable layer for toddlers to land on. Having a hard floor may cause more damage.
- Door Knob Locks – Invest in some door knob locks to keep your child out of rooms they shouldn’t be in.
- Monitors – Place monitors around the home to keep your child safe and your mind at ease. If you want top notch monitoring, video monitors are available as well.
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When you need to cushion your floors for your little one, we have you covered. Our carpet will keep your child safe and keep your home warm and cozy at the same time.
Franklin P. Jones, a reporter and humorist from Philadelphia once said, “You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.” This rings true, especially when it comes to toddlers spilling juices and the like.
If you are worried about what your child will do to your carpet, don’t fret. We have carpeting that can withstand the beating your toddler and dish out. Fiber materials such as polyester are stain resistant and durable and will keep your home looking beautiful.
Many of the flooring products we offer are eco-friendly and recyclable as well, so your family will be happy and healthy. Plus, you get to help out the ecosystem if you ever decide to remove it.
Begin protecting your little bundle of joy starting with your floors. Book a free carpet estimate with The Carpet Guys to get started.
