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baby-proofing

Should You Baby-Proof Your Christmas Tree?

November 3, 2020 by valplowman
Baby at the Christmas tree

Should You Baby-Proof Your Christmas Tree or teach baby to not touch the ornaments on the tree? Which is the best way to teach your kiddo? I have a very …

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Categories Holidays Tags baby-proofing, Christmas 6 Comments

Child-Proofing vs. House-Proofing

March 25, 2020 by valplowman
Baby reaching for a drawer

Figure out when to babyproof, or childproof, your space and when to houseproof your little one. Some things need to be done, but not all things. We parents all want …

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Categories Moral Training Tags baby-proofing, child-proofing 16 Comments

Train To Obey Your Voice

June 14, 2019April 12, 2019 by valplowman
Girl looking at wildflowers

Why you want to train your child to obey you rather than just memorize rules of what is okay to do and what is not okay to do.  “The goal …

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Categories First Time Obedience Tags baby-proofing, Babywise II, obedience 7 Comments

How to childproof your electrical outlets and devices

October 5, 2020April 15, 2016 by valplowman

This post is presented in partnership with Gillece Services of Pittsburgh! For more helpful home advice, you can visit them at Gillece.com. Having a baby brings so much joy and light …

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Categories Safety Tags baby-proofing, Guest Post Leave a comment

House-Proofing: Pick Your Battles

May 21, 2019September 10, 2012 by valplowman

How to house-proof your child and also keep the home safe for your little one. Know when to child-proof and when to house-proof. I am more of a “house-proofer” than …

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Categories Discipline Tags baby-proofing, Babywise II, house-proofing 3 Comments

Tips for Baby-Proofing Your Home

May 2, 2020July 11, 2008 by valplowman
Older baby peeking around the corner

Tips for Baby-Proofing Your Home. What to baby proof and what to leave out. You don’t want to make everything indestructible.  When it comes time to baby proof your house, …

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Categories Discipline, Safety Tags baby-proofing, Babywise II, child-proofing 4 Comments
Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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