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Babies and children are curious creatures. Why shouldn’t they be? Much of the world they see or hear is new, and the natural reaction is to reach out and touch something.

While touching a new toy, a new plant, or flower in your garden is safe, many hazards exist in your home that a child shouldn’t touch. Parents, then, need to baby- or child-proof their home for a few years, or until their child has a better understanding of what to touch – and what to stay away from.

Baby and child safety gates are common devices for this. In a multistory house, a staircase poses a hazard to a child who wanders too close when a parent isn’t looking. These baby safety gates are temporary protection for your child until he or she learns to walk better. Add any of these wooden or extra-wide baby gates to your staircase at home.

Rails offer protection similar to that of baby gates. Instead, one or two are added to a bed or bathtub. When a toddler graduates to a “big kid bed,” he or she might roll out and fall onto the floor. Place one or two rails on both sides of your child’s bed to keep him or her safe at night.

A baby monitor is another common safety monitor parents use for the first few years. Unlike monitors of the past, however, those in our store offer several unique and innovative features. Not only will you hear your child but you can see him or her, too, with video monitors.

Child-proofing a home goes beyond monitors and gates. Small aspects of a house are some of the largest hazards, and each needs to be covered, particularly after your child has learned to crawl and wants to explore the room. Various baby- and child-proofing items are offered through our store. Find child-proof locks, stops, table guards, and outlet covers to place around your house.

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