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Baby Proofing and Child Safety

September 4, 2015 By Diane Constantine

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This month I have been kept very busy with a lot of web site moving, updating, and computer repair from a virus. Needless to say, I haven’t had much time to add new information to Your Child’s Journey or even correspond much. But one thing did come to my inbox that I think you will really like to know about.

Baby Proofing and Child Safety at Home: A Complete Guide
This a very interesting web site with so much valuable information to help parents keep their children safe.

The site is divided up according to the type of danger. For babies to preschoolers the information I thought most helpful would be the Chocking and Suffocation section, Preventing Injuries from Falls, and Poison Safety. Other sections you might want to read are: Electrical Safety, Kitchen Safety, and Car, Garage, and Outdoor Safety.

I realize that some of the suggestions just won’t work in Malaysia, but being aware of the danger, you will be able to come up with ways that work for you.

Our children grow so quickly and what was not a danger to them last week, may need our attention now. I suggest you get down at your child’s eye level and take a look around your house and any other place your child spends much time. You will more easily spot interesting, but dangerous things that you will want to change.

Hovering and being over-protective, teaches your children to fear for their own safety. It is better to child-proof your home, then your child can explore and learn, safe from serious dangers.

One thing I feel parents must teach their children is to stop when they tell them to. Children must learn this is not negotiable. Use the same word and tone each time you tell your child to stop. It is not a game nor is obedience a choice. This takes persistence on the parents’ part and consistency. But it may be the most important safety precaution you can take.

I heard the story of a mom who played a game with her young child. He was to do the opposite of whatever she said. So if she said, “Come”, he would go. If she said, “Sit”, he would stand. One day, seeing her son run toward the street, she yell, “Stop”. Yes, you know the tragic ending of this tale. He ran full steam into the street and was killed by an oncoming car that could not have seen him.

Of course I don’t believe any of you would be as foolish as that mom. But by neglecting to reinforce your authority you could unwittingly put your child in danger.

We trust our children to God’s care. He loves our children even more than we do. He protects our children from so many things we could not prevent. But I believe He also wants us to be responsible and do our part to give our children a safe and healthy environment to grow in.

Take a look around. Fix whatever you need to improve your safety standards. Pray for your family’s safety. And then enjoy each other and watch the miracle of your child’s development.

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Filed Under: All Ages Tagged With: child proofing, safety

Out-doors in the Heat

July 4, 2011 By Diane Constantine Leave a Comment

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We live in Malaysia, a land of hot sunny days year round. But many of you live where the seasons change from icy cold to cool and comfortable to hot and steamy. Since it is hot weather for almost all of the First Steps moms, I thought I’d send some ideas for hot weather fun with your baby or toddler.

John J. Ratey’s new book, The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, reports how exercise can give your child the edge in learning. He is using this knowledge to help schools transform their PE programs and improve academics. Why not begin early and help your child develop a lifetime habit of being physically active?

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5 Months Girl

August 11, 2009 By Diane Constantine Leave a Comment

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What an enjoyable time this is with your baby! She is usually happy and outgoing, and loves to look at new faces. Her sense of humor is beginning to develop. This month she will probably laugh out loud as she is beginning to “get the joke.” She will enjoy funny expressions and may try to make you laugh.

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5 Months Boy

August 11, 2009 By Diane Constantine Leave a Comment

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What an enjoyable time this is with your baby! He is usually happy and outgoing, and loves to look at new faces. His sense of humor is beginning to develop. This month he will probably laugh out loud as he is beginning to “get the joke.” He will enjoy funny expressions and may try to make you laugh.

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2 Months Girl

August 11, 2009 By Diane Constantine Leave a Comment

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You and your baby are establishing routines. These routines help your baby learn trust and to calm herself. Even though a diaper change comes first, she learns she can trust she will be fed next. In the rhythm of day and night she will be learning at night you keep the lights low, you don’t play, and you aren’t as talkative. She learns night is the time to be quiet and sleep. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Month-by-Month Girl Tagged With: safety, sensory over-load, sleep

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