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fectant. Finally, position the crib away from drapery cords, heaters, wall sockets, and
air conditioners.
A Monteno, Illinois, mom offers this suggestion:
You can request bed rails at the Disney resorts. Our 21/2-year-old was too
big for the pack-and-play; the bed rails worked perfectly for us
.
If your infant can turn over, we recommend changing him or her on a pad on
the floor. Likewise, if you have a child seat of any sort, place it where it cannot be
knocked over, and always strap your child in.
Ifyourchildcanroll,crawl,orwalk,youshouldbringabouteightelectricaloutlet
covers and some cord to tie cabinets shut and to bind drape cords and the like out
of reach. Check for appliances, lamps, ashtrays, ice buckets, and anything else that
your child might pull down on him- or herself. Have the hotel remove coffee tables
with sharp edges, and both real and artificial plants that are within your child's reach.
Round up items from tables and countertops such as matchbooks, courtesy toiletries,
and drinking glasses, and store them out of reach.
If the bathroom door can be accidentally locked, cover the locking mechanism
with duct tape or a doorknob cover. Use the security chain or upper latch on the
room's entrance door to ensure that your child doesn't open it without your know-
ledge.
Inspect the floor and remove pins, coins, and other foreign objects that your child
might find. Don't forget to check under beds and furniture.
Tip:
Crawl around the
room on your hands and knees in order to see possible hazards from your child's per-
spective.
If you rent a suite or a condo, you'll have more territory to childproof and will
have to stuff like cleaning supplies, a stove, a refrigerator, cooking utensils, and low
cabinet doors, among other things. Sometimes the best option is to seal off the kitchen
with a safety gate.
