{"id":5277,"date":"2017-02-28T11:10:27","date_gmt":"2017-02-28T16:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=5277"},"modified":"2017-02-28T11:11:09","modified_gmt":"2017-02-28T16:11:09","slug":"is-your-apartment-kid-proof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/is-your-apartment-kid-proof\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Apartment Kid Proof?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re ready to have kids, you and your New York City apartment<\/a> must prepare. Why? Because if you’ve ever been around kids you’ll know they are more resourceful and crafty than they look. They can often find trouble in a place you wouldn\u2019t even think of. For homeowners and renters alike, this can spell a whole lot of trouble if your apartment isn\u2019t kid-proof. Most apartments and living spaces are constructed with adults in mind, but if you now have a kid roaming around your home, you need to make sure the landscape is kid-proof.<\/p>\n

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When you own a home, it is often easy enough to change things about the home to make kid-proofing easier. However, when you are renting (and thus have more restrictions about what you can and cannot do), it can be more difficult. Stress not, here’s a couple of tips to help transform your bachelor pad to a kid safe place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Keep cupboards locked<\/h2>\n

This one you probably know about, since it’s pretty much self explanatory.\u00a0<\/span> As soon as children are able to crawl and stand up, there is a good chance they are looking for places to explore and get into. One of their first targets are cupboards, which can often contain harmful chemicals under the sink, or heavy pans or plates that could cause injury to your child or damage to your apartment. Many different tools to kid proof your cupboards and keep the doors shut. If you don\u2019t feel like purchasing anything, a rubber band wrapped around the handles can often suffice.<\/p>\n

2. Tether larger and heavy items<\/h2>\n

From when children are learning to stand up and walk, they often grab onto anything and everything to help them get up. Things like TVs, tables, bookshelves, and more should be sturdy and stabilized to make sure that the child cannot pull them down when they try to hoist themselves into a standing position. Also, remove all heavy items from the tops of dressers or bookshelves. You can also fasten larger pieces of furniture to the wall so it does not fall on your child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Cover the Electric Sockets<\/h2>\n

Electrical sockets can be extremely dangerous to children and any that are within a child\u2019s reach in your home, should be covered. There are a number of different ways to cover these sockets. The most common method is to buy plug protector covers that stick into the socket. Also, electrical cords and cables can also be a safety hazard for children, so you should make sure they are tied up or safely hidden.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Watch the Balcony<\/h2>\n

While many single family homes or condos may have a backyard, most apartments have some sort of a balcony. For many apartment owners, this is your only outdoor space, which likely means you and your family may spend a considerable amount of time out there. You should make sure there is absolutely no way that your child can fall off the balcony or go on the balcony when you are not with them. If you don\u2019t have a balcony (and are still high up), do not leave any children unattended near open windows, for obvious reasons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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