How to keep your crawling baby safe

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by Stephanie Spencer |
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There is no denying that your world turns upside down when you become a parent. Nothing can prepare you for the overwhelming love and sense of responsibility that the arrives with your little human. And once you feel like you are just about getting to grips with all the baby gear, the new routines and piles of laundry, suddenly baby rolls over on their own and you are propelled into a whole new world of mobility!

Top tips from the experts to deal with this turn of events is that mobility will progress quickly, so prepare your house as soon as you can.

We suggest lifting heavy and breakable items from low shelves to higher ones, out of reach of little hands that will grasp everything in a mission to stand-up and worse, pop everything into their mouth for additional sensory exploration! Tie-back any loose wires and get into the habit of leaving hot drinks either in the centre of tall tables or pushed to the back of kitchen units. Install stair gates at the top and bottom of staircases so that the whole family gets used to using them before they become a necessity. Finally, consider buying a lightweight travel cot, for easy use at home, to keep baby safe in those moments your eyes and arms are not readily available.

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One product brand new to the market which is perfect for this scenario is FoldLite from Graco. A lightweight, yet function-loaded, pop-up travel cot that works hard in the home and on trips away.

Graco is an established 69 year old business, known for making quality products at a seriously good price tag. FoldLite weighs only 6.78kg, provides a dual fold function and incredibly easy fold making storage simple.

The ‘Home Fold’ option is designed to be ‘quick up and down’. It folds extra flat to only 26cm wide, and its two wheels for manoeuvrability means you can tuck it away quickly.

The ‘Travel Fold’ option is incredibly compact, making it perfect for family trips when you want the peace-of-mind that comes with using your own equipment away from home. Its carry bag adds to the no-fuss travel convenience.

Whether you use FoldLite for a quick nap at home, a safe place to pop baby when you need both hands, or for playtime, the comfy mattress and easy-view mesh means your baby is always within view and safe and secure.

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Find out more about the FoldLite from Graco.

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