All babies are different thats for sure! I was always worried about cords etc and then found that my two girls were never even interested in going near them. They loved to open my make up drawers but then never did in the kitchen! Just monitor what your baby seems to find interesting and take it one step at a time.

It is really difficult because babies do change so quickly, and they’re all different at different ages and stages, so don’t feel bad. Try talking to an organisation like Kidsafe – they have some really good suggestions about childproofing at different ages. Might not solve all the problems, but it’ll help you avoid the most dangerous traps.

Don’t stress too much. Aside from the usual electricity socket plugs and a couple of things to stop cupboards being opened, we didn’t really go to any extremes. Your baby is going to pull themself up onto things and occasionally they will get hurt. It’s all a part of the learning experience.

Try getting down and crawling around your house. Sounds stupid, but it will give you a new perspective on things in your house and can really help you identify things that are now hazards. Maybe ask a mum with an older kid to have a look around and make suggestions? d

The tired brain is a slow brain… and toddlers area fast! My son did all of toys! There’s some great websites Ave blogs on how to baby proof your house, room by room! Certainly worth a read. Wait until your child can reach oven knows, hot taps, saucepans, etc.! The everything in their mouth eventually stops as well!

I used a playpen when I needed to do quick chores like take in the washing or go to the bathroom.

I agree with a playpen being a safe space for young ones. It is still very important for there to be supervision with a playpen and with any products. A good idea is also to get down on a little ones level and see things through their eyes and see what they can get their hands on and any possible hazards in the home.

I agree for an active baby a playpen is a good idea. It gives you peace of mind where your baby is while you do household chores. You can go to toilet, shower and know that when you return baby is not in danger of falling etc. Goodluck with everything.

Honestly I found buying a play pen essential for my babies when they were crawling around. You can’t watch them 100% of the time and popping them in there gave me peace of mind if I had to go to the bathroom, answer the front door etc. It can be a very busy time

We all learn as we go along, you’re not alone. There are things out there that happen that we could never imagine and you can’t be expected to know it all. As long as you are with them and keeping an eye on the as much as you can. Limiting yourself to one room that you know is safe while home , shutting off doors etc can help.

We kept our home and garden baby and toddler friendly when they were quite little and removed any possible hazards. We had very little clutter in the house which was good for keeping it clean and for the children when little to move about with safety. The children still had little bumps when playing and learning about their environment during these early stages of development.

It absolutely comes to you. You will notice things around your house and wonder why you didn’t put it away months ago, but bub was in a totally different stage then how were you to know. We can’t eliminate all risk out of our littles lives, as much as we would love to.

There is no way you will be able to stop your child from getting hurt all the time, it is good for them to learn from these types of things but you will also find that over time you will learn to assess what looks dangerous and what doesn’t. Every child is different so just keep watching him to see what he is like, for example, if he is a climber and likes to climb up on the couch etc you can then assess what you think would be best for this moving forward. Sometimes it can be a learn as you go approach. You have this mumma, don’t feel awful if he things happen, they will. Good luck

You’re not alone! As babies get more mobile, the risks become clearer. It takes time, but with experience, it will feel more instinctive. You’re doing great!

You can’t protect your child from every bump and scrape. They’re going to stumble, fall, and even get hurt sometimes. It’s a part of growing up. You can’t always hover over them or keep them from exploring. I’ve learned that even when you’re being super careful, accidents still happen. It’s all part of the learning process.