Even before you know it, you're baby will be mobile and soon be exploring and reaching out for objects around the house. While he is constantly under your watchful eye, simple safety measures could go a long way in avoiding untoward incidents. Though you may have a daunting task ahead baby-proofing your home, its worth the effort, to keep your baby happy and healthy.

Here are some handy tips on baby-proofing your home:

• Install cover guards for sharp table corners
• Keep the older sibling's toys out of reach, probably in a separate room
• Shield plug points with tamper-proof covers
• Plastic bags and wrappers must go into the bin before your baby can get it
• Always remember to keep dangerous items like knives, cleaning solutions and hazardous chemicals out of reach
• Fix a chain latch on top of your door to keep the baby from opening the door and running out
• Are your door mats slip-proof? If not replace them right away
• Never leave the baby alone in a bathtub. Even a few inches of water is enough to drown the baby
• Keep the crib away from the window, high chair and play pen
• Do a thorough check of the crib before you put the baby into it. Make sure it is free of electric blankets, heating pads, stuffed animals and mobile phones
• Make sure there is just one-finger space between the crib mattress and the slide rails to prevent the baby slipping between the mattress and crib
• Even while you make sure that the crib is sturdy, remember to check the space between the slats. They should be 2 3/8 inches apart or less so baby's head doesn't get caught between them
• Hanging blind cords could pose a danger of entanglement if the baby reaches out for it; shorten them by tying them up
• Be extremely careful if your windows do not have bars as there could be a potential danger of the child falling out
• Block the top and bottom of stairs by installing gates
• No more unsafe indoor plants inside the house

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