Child Safety, Child Schmafety

re: Child Safety, Child Schmafety

Amber — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:21:56 GMT

This is so true! Babyproofing is dangerous and just plain annoying for the big people. But still better than your kid taking a header off the stairs.

I think, though, that the toys kids leave lying around on the floor are way more dangerous. Ever slipped on some blocks in the dark?

re: Child Safety, Child Schmafety

Heather S. — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:32:24 GMT

So true. I'm tripping over one of our gates (we have 4!) almost on a daily basis. That said, I'd take the fall for my little man any day.

Yeah, and the noise. Dear god, the noise. Especially when one of our cats decides to jump over the gate, but also makes contact with the top of the gate on the way over.

re: Child Safety, Child Schmafety

Fuschiafinn — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:49:59 GMT

I have whacked my knees into the gates meant to corral my daughter more times than I care to remember. Thank heavens I'm tall for a woman or I wouldn't be able to navigate them at all. Height = increased chances to do oneself in.

re: Child Safety, Child Schmafety

tiffer — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:52:01 GMT

oh yes... I know about stepping over the top of the stairs gate. I had to stop it recently because I ALMOST fell and I'm pregnant.... um ooops. I've gotten good at making the gate close as quietly as possible now.