It is never too early to protect babies from the sun! 

Babies are not born with a developed skin protection system and have sensitive skin that is thinner than adult skin so they burn more easily.  A young child has more skin, relative to body mass, than an adult, so a sunburn will be more serious. Even children born to parents with deeply pigmented (dark) skin require maximum protection. Sunburns not only hurt and cause skin damage but they can also cause dehydration and fever.

Once your baby is mobile, making your home safer is almost a daily chore.  Here, we give you some general safety tips that will help keep your child out of harm’s way.  Please remember that by no means is this a complete list but rather a guide to help you begin to recognize the less obvious dangers that may exist in your home. We can give you a specific list of safety recommendations that you should implement in your home only after conducting a home safety evaluation.

It is important that all parents establish a safety plan with their children when they are very young. The plan may vary based on the child's unique situation, but there are some safety rules that apply to all children. A child safety plan will provide guidance by telling the child where to go, what to do, and how to react in a potentially dangerous situation. Additionally, all parents should remember to address what to do if the child gets lost.

Answers to Questions Most Often Asked of a Baby Proofer
by Rene Appelbaum, co-owner of Baby Proofers Plus

Why hire a professional baby proofer?

• According to a December 2008 Center for Disease Control Childhood Injury Report, during the years 2000-2005, over 16,000 children under the age of four years, died from a preventable and controllable cause.  More specifically, these deaths were caused by suffocation (choking, strangulation and entrapment representing a striking 40%), drowning (20%) and another 15% of fatal injuries resulted from being struck by or falling into objects such as sharp corners.

Why Use a Professional Child Proofer?

Baby Proofers Plus is a participating and active member of the International Association for Child Safety (IAFCS).

As a member we,

• Are educators first, taking the time to show you how you can create a safer environment for your child.
• Have experience dealing with all sorts of hazards in all types of homes, and can readily provide products and services to suit your specific needs.