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Safety Gates for Children
By Julian Pollock of Organic Family Circle
Safety First: Remember to Get a Safety Gate
Parents-to-be often register for items they think will be beneficial for their coming child. A diaper pail, bouncer seat, and head support pillow are worthy items that will get use immediately. But other than a crib bumper pad, safety devices often seem to be forgotten, assuming that they won’t be needed until later on. Of course your newborn is not going to be crawling out of his crib, running down the steps to stick a fork in the electrical outlet. However considering safety precautions before the baby arrives will prevent your rushing out to make essential purchases. This is such an important and meaningful moment in your life when you need to rest and be present with your latest arrival. For instance if you have any pets such as a dog, you may need to consider creating a no-go area for them.
Why Choose a Safety Gate?
Some parents view baby gates as the easy way out: a gate keeps a child confined to a small room. However, there are times when a parent may want to finish household chores or simply sit and relax for a few minutes. With a child crawling or toddling around, there is no time for anything but supervising. This is the appeal of baby gates. They create a more secure environment for little ones to play and roam without a constant (nearly impossible) watchful eye.
Uses for a Child Security Gate
- Close a room. When closed-door benefits are sought with an open-door atmosphere, a gate is necessary. It enables a child to be kept within one room by closing off the doorway and still allowing activities to be monitored. - Seal staircases. Whether you are trying to keep your child from climbing or declining, placing a gate at the top and bottom of any set of steps is helpful. Seeing family members walking up and down, children want to do the same. Without mature mobility and balance, little ones can fall when trying stairs. A safety barrier prevents this possible injury. - Keep out pets (Or keep them in). Many families opt to have pets when their kids are a young age, so to acclimate the children to animals. Nonetheless, kids and animals do not always mix. An excited animal, despite its friendly intent, can easily jump on and scratch a child. And, without fully understanding, young children can hurt their pets by pulling a tail or yanking an ear. Though the pets may be normally docile, they may harm the children in defense. Therefore, keeping playing children separated from animals can certainly be important. - Block fireplaces and pools. Children are naturally very curious; they long for knowledge, excitement and adventure. Fire and water are often captivating for adults, and even more so for children. To prevent accidental burns and drowning, gates keep children at a safe distance to protect them from these potential hazards. - Create a play area. When you need to be in an open area where a doorway is not the only exit, containing children can be difficult. Luckily, some gates, like a PlayDen or Superyard, will fit together in a circular shape in order to form a pen or restricted area where children can play away from danger.
Parents Know Best
Consider your child, as well as the location of and purpose for the barrier, to determine whether a screw-fitting, pressure-fitting, or free-standing gate will work best. However, you must remember that despite the obvious safety and security benefits of this product, parents always know what is best for their child. They should not feel pressured to purchase an item they do not see a need for. However, the advantages to the baby and parents of the creating of a danger-free zone should be thoughtfully considered before making the decision to not purchase one. |
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