Keeping your baby safe will give you more peace of mind and make it easier to be a good parent for them. These days, there are so many different baby and infant products that relate to safety and it can be difficult to determine what’s worth the money and what you should avoid. So in this post, we’re going to take a quick look at some of the more important products to consider if you want added peace of mind and to ensure that your baby can be kept safe.
A safety essentials kit to make your home less dangerous
If you want to make your home suitable for a baby, then you’re going to have to do a little baby proofing. There is a fairly long list of things that you should be doing in order to babyproof your home, and it all starts with making things safer at crawl height. In most cases, this usually means sharp corners on your furniture, electrical sockets, and also anything that could drop from a shelf if your baby were to bump into something or grab hold of a surface.
You can get safety kits that come with loads of great little accessories to help keep your baby safe. These kits come with things like plug protectors so that your baby doesn’t stick their fingers into a socket, and it also comes with drawer and cabinet latches. You should also get corner protectors in case you have any sharp furniture to be concerned about.
Should you buy a baby monitor?
A baby monitor can give you peace of mind when it comes to your baby’s sleeping routine. However, they can be rather expensive, especially if you get a high-end option. However, baby monitors are definitely worth the investment if you find yourself doing a lot of things around the house but still want to keep an eye out for your baby.
Great accessories to purchase when taking your baby outdoors
If you plan to take your child outdoors then it’s important to have a good travel system to make it easier. A travel system can be found for a relatively low price if you know where to look, and there are plenty of used options on the market if you look at places such as eBay or a charity store. A sturdy travel system will make it so much easier for you to transport your child around and it will give added peace of mind if you invest in a fairly expensive one that has loads of useful features.
Investing in a good car seat for your baby
If you ever plan to travel in a car with your baby then it’s important to have a great car seat for them. You’ll need to consider which model to purchase as there are many different styles on the market. In most cases, you’ll probably have to purchase several different car seats to account for your child growing up, so be prepared to spend a fair bit of money on this.
Therese has completed the ‘Advanced Child Car Seat Training Course’ at TRL (Transport Research Lab) and is a CPD accredited car seat expert. She blogs about in-car safety, car seats, tips, reviews, giveaways and advice. She’s a mum on a mission to change the law and raise awareness. She is also a breastfeeding advocate and gentle parenting promoter who loves cloth nappies, baby-wearing, BLW and co-sleeping/bed-sharing.