My Mini Evel Knieval is at it again – or still at it – and probably will be for the rest of her life. I know she is going to be independent and determined. How determined? I’m afraid to find out! Right now she is determined to undermine all of my childproofing efforts – take a look for yourself!
NOTE: Photos are for demonstration purposes – of what a 10-month old should not be doing. Although I assume – I’m not alone!
Tearing off the electronics protector.
Playing with furniture - but check out our handy-dandy tool to secure the TV to the wall!
Trying to eat the cabinet lock.
Literally chewing on the corner protector.
- And using her car seat as a jungle gym!
Do I still believe in childproofing – of course – but as I’m learning there is no rest for a mother of a near-toddler. Constant supervision is essential! I’m happy my daughter is showing signs that she will be an independent woman…but until she is grown a watchful mommy I will have to be!
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If you have any ideas for outlet covers let me know! My girls can (and do) remove every brand we have bought, including the fancy ones that you are supposed to only open by pulling a very small tab outward. No problem for tiny, strong fingers!!! I also need ideas for how to keep a child safe who climbs to the very top of furniture and tries to jump off. We have child proofed our house as much as we can, but we can’t get rid of all of our furniture!!!
Have you tried these? http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2792268 I cannot get them out to vaccuum. Needless to say this is a very unacceptable excuse as to why I don’t vaccuum more!
Jim – I will have to try those! Although…I do not need another excuse not to vacuum!
As Mary Louise’s Grandmother in Wisconsin, it is eyeopening to view what my rambunctious grand daughter, Mary Louise, is doing to the safety devices I bought for Jessica’s furniture in October. I will just encourage Jessica to keep on watching that child closely. However, I will remind her that I kept her and her siblings in a play pen when I needed to get something done, and it made my life a lot easier! Grandma Jackie