Use an extra wide baby gate
to keep your baby from going near the Christmas tree.

 

 

With all the christmas preparations an extra wide baby gate can be a saviour at Christmas time. Every mom with a young baby crawling or walking around the house will be worried about the Christmas tree posing a hazard for her child.
Keep Christmas fun and magical for your family with the following Holiday Safety Tips.

The Christmas tree

• Hang small or breakable ornaments that can be a choking hazard for your baby in the top of the tree.
  
• Avoid using an artificial snow spray because inhaling can cause lung irritation.
  
• Low hanging branches can cause eye injuries to little children walking by. There for trim the lower branches of your tree.
  
• A ceiling hook and some fishing line tied to the top of the tree is a clever way to prevent the tree from falling on top of your baby.
  
• Christmas candles can be very pretty but I suggest you prefer light bulbs for the glow.
  
• A Christmas tree should never be put to close to a fire place. A dry tree can become a fire hazard. Water your fresh tree often so it stays as fresh as possible. If you have an artificial tree make sure it is Fire Resistant.
  
• An extra wide baby gate around the Christmas tree is the best way to prevent your baby (or pets) from going near to the tree.

Toys

Christmas is the time children get lots of new toys. Many new toys spread on the floor can become a falling hazard for the whole family. Remove wrapping paper and ribbons before you give them to little children. Any string or ribbon longer than 12” can become a strangulation hazard for your baby.

Select safe baby toys suitable for the age, abilities and skills of your child. Many children get inured every year by trying out new toys. For safe  best selling Christmas toys click here.

 

Candles

Keep candles away from curtains and other Christmas decorations. Toddlers and pets should never be left alone in a room with a lighted candle. Don’t leave candles burning when you go to bed or leave the house.

 

 

Holiday plants

Some holiday plants are toxic for your baby when ingested. Poinsettias are not poisonous to humans. Only when children eat large amounts which is not very likely it may cause stomach cramp or diahrrea. On the contrary holly and mistletoe are toxic and should be kept out of reach of little children.

Christmas treats

Christmas is the time kids eat lots of candy and cookies. Over-eating these treats can cause tummy aches and spoil your Christmas holidays. Try portioning it out by setting treat times or save them for a later date.

Fire place

As long as the fire is burning use a fire screen. Fire salts produce beautiful colored flames when you throw them on the fire. But if little children ingest them they may cause tummy pain and vomiting.
If you think it is a bright idea to burn your dried out Christmas tree in the fire place please think twice because before you know your chimney may be on fire or worse the whole house.
Little children love throwing things into the fire and see the flames flare up. You can prevent your baby from going near the fire place with an extra wide baby gate like the Hearth Gate .

This extra wide baby gate is ideal to protect children from the dual hazards of heat and fire from fireplaces, wood burning stoves and barbecues.

I can recommend a extra wide baby gate around the Christmas tree to every mom. This will give her peace of mind during the holidays instead of worrying all the time about her baby going near the Christmas tree. You can purchase an extra wide baby gate here or here.