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TOPIC: How picky do you need to get?
 

groovedaddy
How picky do you need to get?
2 Years, 1 Month ago
I spent a few years working in the risk assessment industry (Oil and gas), so perhaps the habits have rubbed off.

I've put in the outlet covers, installed baby gates, wrapped up the cords for the blinds, all the usual stuff.

I find myself unplugging curling irons, taking pens and earrings off the coffee table, etc. I'm concerned that our 15 month old will see these things before I catch them.

He started throwing up last night, I suspect it was a milk bottle that was out all day and then put back in the fridge. Then again... sometimes babies just puke.

Has anyone else figured out the line between healthy babyproofing and full blown paranoia?
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Daddy Brad
Re:How picky do you need to get?
2 Years ago
We are on our third and still haven't found the right balance. First one we were too freakishly proofed, second one a little less so but with the third 3rd it's swung the other way, we have done nothing. If there is a socket cover it's left over from the 1st two and it is a constant battle keeping plastic crap off the floor from the two older kids. Unfortunately we spend a tremendous amount of time chasing the little dude around keeping him safe. So I'm guessing paranoia saves more time in the long run.
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Daddy Troy
Re:How picky do you need to get?
2 Years ago
Its such an interesting question because I think some parents judge others for being too paranoid, but then try to tell that to the parent whose kid died because the book shelf fell over. Find your own comfort zone, and know that there still is a chance the kid will get hurt all the way into adulthood.
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Daddy Clay
Re:How picky do you need to get?
2 Years ago
I'm usually pretty laid back about parenting -- less is more, free-range kids school of thought, but I was always pretty hawkish when it came to babyproofing. When kids are old enough to understand trouble and start making choices, a certain amount of hazard in their lives is healthy, but not for babies.

Keep unplugging cords, bro.
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bobjr79
Re:How picky do you need to get?
2 Years ago
My son is about 6 months old so he's not quite mobile yet. We haven't done much but the standard stuff. I anchored his dresser and book shelf when we put them together. We got a kit that came with locks and covers and stuff. I'm sure in the next 3-6 months when he's mobile I'll be completely freaking out over every little thing. For now I want to be cautious not crazy.
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BenGee
Re:How picky do you need to get?
2 Years ago
My motto is to pad the walls and set them loose. So then whatever amount of baby-proofing is necessary so you can avoid having to have too many restrictions. You don't want to chase your kids around saying "stop that" and "no!" all the time.

We under-proofed with my first, because she never got into anything, EVER. If we told her not to touch that pen on the table, she'd never give it a second look.

My twins are another story completely. The girl twin will dance on the kitchen table and eat dead flies. The boy will launch himself off the couch and run around the room with a cover on his head. They require much more child-proofing, to give them that freedom to play and experiment freely.
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