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Pediatricians reveal 24 things they'd never keep in their homes

  • Insider spoke to five pediatricians about things they would avoid having in their homes.
  • Window blind strings, button batteries, and firearms were some of the largest concerns.
  • Some pediatricians said they would never have a baby walker or unmounted television.

Let's face it, babyproofing can feel overwhelming. Every room has dangerous items, including some that may never cross your mind.

Insider spoke with five pediatricians about how they babyproofed their homes when they had children.

They suggested taking it step-by-step and getting at the baby's eye level. They also acknowledged that it's a learning process for everyone - even trained pediatricians.

"Even when you think you've done a really good job childproofing, they're still able to find ways to keep you on your toes," Dr. Krupa Playforth, a pediatrician based in Virginia and mother of two, told Insider.

From long tablecloths to button batteries, here are 24 items to think twice about bringing into your home.

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