i’m from melbourne victoria and i’m having trouble finding one cheap. all my usual places like ebay and gumtree have heaps of people bidding on them so they’re all well over $50
but if anyone has a good site i could try that would be great!
Try www.craigslist.com. Then choose the area you live in by their list.
hey
my son is 21 months and we got him a toddler bed, we are putting him in it for the 1st time tonight.
what age did your wee one go into a toddle bed?
what was the 1st week like?
will i need to take the toys/books he has out of his room?
i have a baby gate up in his room and his wardrobe and drawers have safety baby locks on them.
hey hun
i dont remember exactly but summer was around 14 months and thomas went into his on his 1st birthday
1st week was fine then the realised they could get up just keep putting them back 1st and 2nd time say its bedtime night night then after that dont say anything when you take him back they soon get the picture that its not a game
leave the books and toys where they are
im guessing you have stairs near the bedrooms if not loose the stair gates they can be dangerous in kids bedrooms if theres a fire its harder to get to them
good luck he will be fine
at the top of the stairs? I now live in a quad level home with 2 main stairways that are about 8 steps each…I used to live in an apartment that had a full set stairway and I kept a gate at the top. Now that we moved, Olivia seems to be doing good with these 2 stairways. Shes had one close call in the middle of one stairway, but caught herself. Since shes doing so well with them I don’t feel like they are completely necessary. Olivia will be 2 next month by the way.
I do put 1 up at night when she goes to bed! Sorry I forgot to mention that!
my son is 2 1/2 and i still use the baby gates. you can never be too safe.
My dogs are going to a sitter next weekend and we need a LONG baby gate for the sitters house.
Where is a good place to find a LONG baby gate?
It is for a walk way, I guess you can call it. I am not sure how wide the area is. I just know it needs to be long
no time to order one. Ill just have to go look at the stores, so i can get a better look at them.
Buxy- Thanks
= ) – i dont need a play pen. i need a baby gate for the sitter to keep the dogs in the kitchen. i need a long gate. i just have the short ones that fit in a door way.
um the person with the smile =)
that is not even in US dollars and its out of stock.
Baby’s R Us Or Mothercare.
I brought a playpen from Baby’s R us for 80pounds. It can convert into a gate for stairs and to a huge long barrier for fires/guarding patio doors ect..
Have a look at the one I brought!
http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-Us/Safety/Gates-and-Playpens/Lindam-Metal-Playpen(0015213)
Is both a playpen AND a long guard :]
My son is 15 months old and at daycare they have these types of door handles…
http://dailyhomerenotips.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/door-handle-instal-013.jpg
Last week when I went to pick up my son I was talking with one of the workers at the daycare center and within seconds he had opened the door and and was outside running down the ramp. The daycare is only a few feet from the street and it’s a busy street. I saw it happen and got him very quickly before he was close to the road. BUT my sister JUST told me today that a couple weeks ago when she was walking by the daycare one of the workers was going after a kid and made a comment "we’ve got a lose one" and my sister looked and it was my son that she was running after. Well this was weeks ago and nobody from the daycare told me and the way my sister told me the story she said the worker made it seem like it was no big deal. This makes me think it happends often and they don’t even bother to tell me about it. He could EASILY get his by a car!! I’m really concerned and I am going to bring it up when I drop him off next. But I’ve also printed some things off and I’m going to tell them that I can either buy them one of these saftey things or a door knob instead of them having a door handle where kids can easily open it. Is this unreasonable? I’m asking for other’s advise on how I should handle this. I will buy whatever it is to make it safer there. I’m not worried about the money.. the most i would spend would be like $20 and that’s obviously better than my son getting hurt. Please just tell me what you think.. I know i’m rambling but i’m like shaking here. This freaks me out!!! Here are the things i printed off for ideas on what I could buy.
http://www.amazon.com/KidCo-Lever-Lock-Decorative-Handles/product-reviews/B0009ET8E6/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_summary?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3812906
http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=535454&cmSource=Search#tabs
http://www.diapers.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?productid=11505&site=CI&cm_mmc=cse-_-pricegrabber-_-safety-_-SF-088&srccode=cii_5784816&cpncode=18-55680086-2#ReviewHeader
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sentinel-Gate-Door-Window-Alarm-System/10749560
I’d be freaking out too! If it were me I would start looking for a new daycare. It sounds like kids are getting out often, which is alarming and potentially dangerous. It would also bother me that they didn’t feel the need to mention anything to you about it. I don’t think you should have to buy them anything just find a more competent daycare.
My son is 15 months old and at daycare they have these types of door handles…
http://dailyhomerenotips.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/door-handle-instal-013.jpg
Last week when I went to pick up my son I was talking with one of the workers at the daycare center and within seconds he had opened the door and and was outside running down the ramp. The daycare is only a few feet from the street and it’s a busy street. I saw it happen and got him very quickly before he was close to the road. BUT my sister JUST told me today that a couple weeks ago when she was walking by the daycare one of the workers was going after a kid and made a comment "we’ve got a lose one" and my sister looked and it was my son that she was running after. Well this was weeks ago and nobody from the daycare told me and the way my sister told me the story she said the worker made it seem like it was no big deal. This makes me think it happens often and they don’t even bother to tell me about it. He could EASILY get his by a car!! I’m really concerned and I am going to bring it up when I drop him off next. But I’ve also printed some things off and I’m going to tell them that I can either buy them one of these safety things or a door knob instead of them having a door handle where kids can easily open it. Is this unreasonable? I’m asking for others advise on how I should handle this. I will buy whatever it is to make it safer there. I’m not worried about the money.. the most i would spend would be like $20 and that’s obviously better than my son getting hurt. I am a single mom and I work full time. Last I knew all the daycares in town were full. I’m the only income so I don’t have the option of just pulling him out of daycare. I’m really worried for his safety though. Please just tell me what you think.. I know i’m rambling but i’m like shaking here. This freaks me out!!! Here are the things i printed off for ideas on what I could buy.
http://www.amazon.com/KidCo-Lever-Lock-Decorative-Handles/product-reviews/B0009ET8E6/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_summary?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3812906
http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=535454&cmSource=Search#tabs
http://www.diapers.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?productid=11505&site=CI&cm_mmc=cse-_-pricegrabber-_-safety-_-SF-088&srccode=cii_5784816&cpncode=18-55680086-2#ReviewHeader
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sentinel-Gate-Door-Window-Alarm-System/10749560
I think it is terrible that they allow this to happen, and the fact that they see this as normal is horrific. You are not being unreasonable in wanting to keep your child safe and i can understand you situation when it comes to keeping him in this daycare. Yes you should take to the person incharge of this daycare and explain to them the situation, maybe they will purchase what is needed to keep the children safe. But one thing that really bothers me is, don’t they have inspectors come round to check all of the daycares and assess them, telling them what needs to be improved and what not…?
We are purchasing a home with a pool and I am putting in a premier child proof gate around it, 5 ft tall. Has anyone had or heard of any problems if there is a gate around the pool?
I personally haven’t heard of any incidents with a proper safety fence installed around the pool (I assume you’re speaking of the safety mesh pool fencing here… or some variation of it, perhaps?) But, accidents still can happen. The best approach is several layers of protection. Don’t rely on the pool fence alone. Other things to consider would be a pool alarm (the type that goes off at the pool and in the house when a large object falls into the water), gate alarms, or even safety covers. (Generally used on inground pools.)
Also, as I’m sure you know, there is no substitute for responsible adult awareness. Keep an eye on young children when they’re in the backyard, especailly in or near the pool area.
Just got this email telling me my baby gate it has been recalled.
http://www4.toysrus.com/safety/729186.cfm
Anyone else have this gate?
Just doing my good deed for the day.
i dont know what a baby gate is, but thanks for answering my question about the whole aboriton thing it really helped, and pendeja is like slang in spain and means like nerd. aha i dont think its that bad :L
I am moving into a house at the end of the month and it has 2 stairwells. So I would need to install 4 baby safety gates for my 15 month old’s protection. Are they easy to install or should I get someone to do it?
It’s not difficult at all for a DIY, with even the most modest tools. The issue might extend a bit farther however. In your case spend for the best. Certainly dollar amounts should never be equated to child safety. While I have installed some for other than family members; it is a MAJOR liability issue. Certainly as a DIY your concerns are as valid; but in your case also is it valid for a contractor to not strictly want to take on the safety of YOUR child…after the fact; and possibly for years.
Instructions are pretty clear with any quality product; and should be followed. Not only do you want the gate secured in a locking system; TOP AND BOTTOM; but also one with some fabrication that disallows climbing over; and/.or secured protrusions; etc.
A tenacious child will continue to seek out ways to overcome a gate; and obviously any child young enough to NOT GET IT; should be pretty constantly monitored anyway.
Steven Wolf
parent/grandparent
Just got this email today telling me my baby gate it has been recalled.
Anyone else have this gate?
Evenflo Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gate Product Recall
http://www4.toysrus.com/safety/729186.cfm
Just doing my good deed for the day. G’nite all.
ok, thanks. i don’t have this one but maybe a buddy does.