Preparing for a baby is so exciting! But while waiting for the time when labor begins, there are many details to make your home ready. Some essential home safety tips are obvious, some are usually overlooked.

Home Safety Tips for a Healthy Baby

Security sleeping: Make sure the bed is safe. The mattress should be firm and hard place crib. While we love all the cute toys like stuffed animals, pillows, bumper pads, quilts and are not safe for a new baby. The baby can become trapped in the folds and unable to breathe.

Diapers Security: You’ll be amazed at how quickly a small baby can move. It can take just a second as you reach for something. If you use a changer sure you have straps, and use.

Bath Time Safety: Severe accidents occur in bathtubs. A special baby bath baby offering support and a non-slip bottom is the best plan. If you bathe your baby in your own bathtub, use a rubber mat. When she is big enough to sit, you can use a bath seat for babies. Be sure to adjust the water heater no higher than 120 degrees F and look for special tub spouts that prevent hot water burns. Also, keep everything you need at your fingertips.

Fire Safety: Smoke detectors are a must. Keep them in good working order and check monthly.  Also having a fire extinguisher handy Make a plan for rescue and escape if a fire does break out.

Carbon Monoxide Safety: If you use gas or oil heat or have an attached garage, make sure to install carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in your home. Check the batteries twice a year.

Painting security for baby’s room: If you’re in a house older attending the paint is peeling or loosening of the baby’s room. Having a professional remove or seal there may be dangerous lead paint. For just paint the baby’s room is aware of the chemicals that fresh paint can release into the air. Having someone (other than the mother) paints the room of your baby for at least a couple of weeks before the arrival of your baby and sure to ventilate the room, so the air quality is safe.

New carpets are great, but gas can out-for at least a month. As with fresh paint, if you put new carpet in the room of your baby, do it in time for degassing phase for the time being baby comes home. Also, be sure to use non-skid pads under any rugs that are used in the room.