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Pro tip: HANDS offers a home safety checklist with each family they work with to make sure they are aware of what they need to do to get their home ready.

Photo by by Chris Humphrey

In nesting mode? Along with painting the nursery and organizing baby clothes, it’s important to prioritize safety throughout your home.

Here are three baby-proofing tips to keep in mind:

  • Make sure outlets are covered and cords are inaccessible.
  • Use back burners on the stove to cook, so little fingers won’t touch hot burners.
  • Use safety gates to block access to stairs and rooms to keep babies within eyesight.

Call (502) 955-5668 to learn more about how the HANDS program helps new and expecting parents. More info about HANDS.

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