Baby proofing checklist: Everything you need to do before your child starts to crawl

Move tall, wobbly lamps behind furniture, like your sofaAttach corner and edge guards to side and coffee tablesCheck your houseplants to see if they're toxic for babies, and remove them if they arePosition your baby's cot away from heaters, other furniture and windowsPut baby wipes and other baby supplies out of reach of your little one

Finish all painting and wallpapering at least eight weeks before your baby is due to avoid any harmful fumesKeep pillows, toys and comforters out of the crib when your baby is sleepingAlways keep the drop side of the cot locked if you're not in the roomInstall a rear-facing car seat in the back seat

If you live somewhere sunny or it's the height of summer, use stick-on sun shades to block the rays on the back windowsStore tools or toxic substances well out of reach in your garageBathroomNever leave your baby unsupervised in the bathYou could also use a bath seatToys shouldn't have buttons, beads or anything your baby could pull off or choke onPreventing poisoning

Check your whole home and move any cleaning products, vitamins, medicines and toiletries well out of reach in locked cupboardsMake sure any handbags belonging to visitors that could contain makeup or medicines are put well out of reachDon't hold your baby while you're cookingTurn off appliances when you're finished using themInstall smoke detectors on every floor of your home and in hallways and outside bedrooms and check the batteries...

Add emergency contact information to your phone where it can be accessed quickly or even in lock modeMake sure you have an operating landline and charged up portable charger in case of power outagesMake sure your house or flat number is easy to identify in case the emergency services need to access your home

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