Any tips on how to get the balance right between baby-proofing and allowing LOs to explore their environment so they can develop physically and learn about risk?
Hubby is in the process of putting up stair gates, fire guards, door jams etc etc. I agree that this is a good idea to keep DD safe but I worry about going too far with it. Eg DH thinks we need to get rid of the coffee table but I say it should stay as she needs to be able to pull herself up to learn to cruise and ultimately to walk. Of course I want to keep her safe but I want her to be bold and learn things in her own time without us wrapping her up in cotton wool.
Any tips on how much baby-proofing is really necessary? And how much risk is acceptable? Thanks.
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Balance between baby-proofing and allowing exploration
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Latium123 · 04/06/2015 19:47
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