How do I toddler proof my house?

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So my nephew is starting to walk (with assistance) but he crawls like the flash so you have to watch him constantly. My house is not toddler proof at the moment. I've read Blog Posts on how to toddler-proof my home but would really appreciate the help :)

You don’t. You teach the child not to touch things and you watch them like a hawk.

I didn’t baby proof my relatives houses- I just don’t take my eyes off my child when visiting

The problem is my brother and sister-in-law don't watch the 2-year-old when they come over as they are too busy with the 1-year-old so if they don't watch him, you have to because he is little pain for going where he shouldn't. If I tell him no, I get the same response from them both 'oh don't tell him no, that's our job'. The bad parenting is for another forum I think

Its difficult to take a lively child to someone elses house, I avoided it.
Easy child proofing, move anything breakable at toddler height, move anything you don't want the toddler to have, put table lamps and coffee tables out of the way, close doors on rooms you don't want them in, don't put the fire on or if its a real fire light it, wind blind cords up.

Have a few interesting things they can play with left in places they can find them. These could be a few age appropriate toys, a couple of pans and some wooden spoons, some plastic plates and cups, a few cardboard tubes and empty boxes.

I would maybe put childlocks on your cleaning product cupboard if its at ground level (mine were 3.99 in Asda and stick on) just for your peace of mine and otherwise just watch him lots if his parents are distracted by the 1 year old. Sounds stressful though!

If I tell him no, I get the same response from them both 'oh don't tell him no, that's our job'

"Well how about you parent him then lazy cunt"
Would be my response.

How often and for how long is he in your house?

And why does it take two of them to watch a 1 year old?

I wouldn't be toddler proofing for a child that wasn't mine bar moving anything easily breakable up higher. They need to look after their kids and teach them.

then just move breakables higher and if you really want to be safe a child gate on the kitchen.

Move anything breakable at his height and shut the door to the kitchen if you can

Shut the doors so they can't roam round your house. Move any breakables that you value.

I don't know why it takes two of them to look after one if I'm being honest. I've called them out on it before and then I didn't see my Niece or Nephew for over a month because they didn't come round. I love being surrounded by kids just don't want any of my own at the moment.

They also visit for a good few hours. Luckily I have toys because my other SIL and Brother have older boys so they have donated a lot of toys to me after my brother and SIL were caught selling them on FB when they were given any toys, new or old.