Babyproofing Is Not a One-Time Task

Babies grow. Who knew?

Photo by the author.

We taped foam noodles on the edges of everything. Covered electrical outlets. Tethered the TV to the wall. Covered the hardwood floor with foam puzzle pieces.

Our barely mobile daughter was most in danger of bumping into things while she figured how to navigate her world in a new way. (The cats were learning to stay out of her way.)