An area in a room that's hard to see from common positions, like behind a couch or under a table. Babies love these spots because they feel hidden and cozy. Check your blind spots for small objects, exposed cords, and gaps where a child could get stuck.
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The practice of getting down on your hands and knees to see your home from a baby's perspective. You'll spot hazards you miss from adult height: small objects under the couch, exposed outlets behind furniture, and dangling cords from blinds. Do one before your baby starts crawling and repeat every few months.
The process of pointing your phone's camera around a room so the app can analyze the space for safety hazards. BabyProof guides you through a slow pan of each room, identifying risks as it goes. It takes about 2 to 3 minutes per room.
Active, attentive watching of a child, especially around water, heights, and hazards. Supervision doesn't mean scrolling your phone while your kid plays near the pool. It means eyes-on, within arm's reach when needed, and knowing what to watch for at each developmental stage.