Grandparents need baby proofing too! Many of my clients have struggled with getting the grandparents on board with baby proofing. Twenty years ago it was close to impossible, and I’ve been witness to many of these situations. Often times the end result would be a stand off with the parents not taking the baby over unless they baby proof their home!
Being in the business now for over twenty years I’ve seen many attitude changes towards baby proofing. Over the past few years I’ve seen a consistent increase in Grandparents baby proofing their homes! This to me is amazing! You have know idea how many times I’ve debated child safety with a grandparent (with folded arms). It’s very refreshing to see how many grandparents are getting involved in baby proofing. It cuts down what used to be a tremendous stress for new parents.
There are different needs for a grandparents home when it comes to baby proofing. Unless the child is there on a weekly basis, very little needs to be done. I approach the job much differently then I would for an everyday situation. My goal is to zone a smaller area (kitchen/family room) to help the grandparent watch the baby. When a grandparent is watching a child, usually the focus is only on the child versus a parent going about their daily routine. One of the main things to make sure gets done in EVERY grandparents home is the swimming pool. Make sure they get a fence around their pool before the baby is walking.
I would like to commend Grandparents for all they do, and opening their minds to baby proofing!!
-Mr. Baby Proofer
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