we have started to convert one of our 2 large bedrooms into 2 small bedrooms for dd (2y4m) and ds (11m). We will then move into the large room that dd is in. Ds was in with us but is temporarily in dining room whilst we do renovations.
Dh has construction background so he will build the stud wall and replaster (including artex ceiling, yuk) and knock hole for 2nd door. I am starting by stripping paintwork to repaint and will be hiring sander for floor.
Dd is very small and still in a cot (but would climb out if not in grobag). We will first of all be taking sides off the cot, then a little later buying a single bed, so this will be her first room she will have free rein in at night!
Just how far you all go as regards safety? I have a safety nightlight and iPod speakers to plug, no other electrical items. Wondered about putting socket at waist height to reduce chance of little fingers in socket? I have curtains with a shortened and hidden cord. I am half way through making roman blinds for their rooms, but although seemed like a good idea when she was a baby, now worried about cords at side of blind and also all the cording at rear which can't be hidden. Dd does love to climb! Looking at some of the safer blackout blinds you can now buy, I thought I might make my own version - just patterned fabric backed by blackout, cut to the size of the interior of window and attahed with velcro?
Also, how much furniture do you have? She currently has 2 chests of drawers, need to put stoppers in as at present drawer can be pulled right out. I was thinking about a wardrobe as she now has more dresses, long tops etc which would be better on hangers. Bit worried about potential for pulling over a small wardrobe - maybe something built-in instead?
Finally at this age have you put a safety gate over the bedroom door or just taken advantage of the fact she is too short to open door herself (will still be using baby monitor at night).
Yes, I know I sound over-anxious - that's because I am! Thanks for any advice.