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Pediatricians reveal 24 things they'd never keep in their homes
Pediatricians reveal 24 things they'd never keep in their homes
Monica HumphriesFeb 17, 2021, 04:29 IST
Arrows point to items pediatricians would think twice about having in their homes.Taiyou Nomachi/Getty Images
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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One pediatrician made sure to never have a tension-mounting baby gate at the top or bottom of the staircase.
A baby tries to climb a baby gate.
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Another pediatrician wants families to have multiple levels of childproofing when it comes to pools and bodies of water.
A baby trying to get into a gated pool area.
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The pediatricians Insider spoke to didn't have any unbracketed or unstable large furniture in their homes.
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Similar to heavy furniture, a few pediatricians made sure to mount their TVs to the wall.
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Pediatricians say it's important to check that window blinds don't have long cords.
Older homes often have long blind strings.
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The pediatricians reminded families that windows need to be latched and have baby guards.
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Be aware of what items have button batteries, and make sure they're far from your child's reach.