Infant Safety For Moms On-The-Go

During every pregnancy, I go through a crazed Baby-Proofing phase where I attack my home with drawer latches galore. As visions of ER trips dance in my head, I cover every sharp corner and gate every staircase. And when the last outlet has been plugged I breathe a HUGE sigh of relief. Now if I could only figure out how to bubble-wrap my baby til she turns 18...

I admit, I'm a stickler for safety in the home. While I know bumps and bruises are going to happen no matter how hard I work to prevent them, I do consider it my job as a parent to provide my tiny ones a safe place to explore and play as they learn to navigate their little world.

But what about outside the home?

Babyproofing on-the-go can seem intimidating when Traveling with Tinys. Being mindful of infant safety while Out and About is very important, but not complicated. Here's a quick checklist to help you and your little travelers:

- When traveling in the car, ALWAYS do a mental check each time you're hopping in/out to make sure you've got everyone. You'd be surprised at how easy it can be to forget a sleeping little one during a busy roadtrip. I love the Emma's Inspirations decals we have on our van because they serve as a great visual reminder.

- Observe your hotel room from your baby's point of view: low to the ground. Keep an eye out for blinds/drapery pulls, electrical cords and large objects that could be pulled down on top of your infant.

- A roll of basic painters tape is invaluable! Cover outlets, secure balcony doors, seal off any drawers you don't want opened, and cushion sharp coffee table corners.

- Bring along a bath mat because most hotel tubs are super slick! Even better are these cute, removable no-slippies:

- Throw a Baby-Proofing Kit into your suitcase so that you can rest easy letting baby play anywhere you might end up. The door handle covers are particularly handy for keeping little ones out of hotel bathrooms.

- Pack brightly colored clothing to dress your little ones in so you can easily keep track of them in travel crowds. In winter months, get each child a bold, funky snow cap to draw attention to their cute little heads!